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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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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Data Storage, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Threat Management, Security Engineering, Application Security, Network Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols, Scripting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Responsible AI, Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Cyber Operations, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Key Management, Load Balancing, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Network Architecture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Scalability, Coordinating, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Engineering Software, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Security Command Center Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp
  • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
  • Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities: Whizlabs

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