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Software Security Courses

Software security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, penetration testing, and implementing security protocols across various software environments. Many courses introduce tools like static and dynamic analysis software, intrusion detection systems, and security frameworks, showing how these tools enhance your ability to protect applications from potential threats.

Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Server Side, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Program Development, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Software Configuration Management, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, Risk Management, Software Engineering Tools, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Human Factors

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    665 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Critical Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Techniques in Embedded Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Code Coverage, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Testing, White-Box Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Engineering, Performance Stress Testing, Embedded Systems, Scenario Testing, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Debugging, Real Time Data, Safety and Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Protocols, Federated Learning, Security Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Software, AI Security, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Threat Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Risk Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fortify Confluence Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Python for Security: Packt
  • Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing: University at Buffalo
  • Critical Infrastructure Security: Packt
  • Advanced System Security Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Advanced Techniques in Embedded Software Testing: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder

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