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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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    Packt

    ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Incident Response, Audit Planning, Incident Management, Security Management, Compliance Auditing, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Auditing, Security Controls, Audit Working Papers, Risk Management Framework, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Auditors Report, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Internal Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    SUGAR. Software Unificado para la Gestión Arqueológica

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Database Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Database Management, Information Management, Data Import/Export, Record Keeping, Software Installation, Wealth Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Incident Management, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Network Applications and TCP/IP Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Email Security, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Engineering, Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Model, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Scientific Methods, Software Development, Development Environment, Open Source Technology, Test Automation, Science and Research, Containerization, Automation, Debugging, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Responsive Web Design, Web Components, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning Made Easy for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Model Training, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Cleansing, Microservices, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Containerization, Application Deployment, Service Level, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, System Monitoring, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Threats & Future Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Fraud detection, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Cyber Governance, Digital Assets, Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, Financial Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptographic Protocols, Risk Management Framework, Loss Prevention, Payment Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Software, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Security Consultant's Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Legal Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Regulatory Requirements, Management Consulting, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Consultative Approaches

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Management: Packt
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • SUGAR. Software Unificado para la Gestión Arqueológica: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Pearson
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
  • Network Applications and TCP/IP Security: Total Seminars
  • Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI: Coursera
  • Machine Learning Made Easy for Software Engineers: Coursera
  • Bitcoin Threats & Future Security: AI CERTs

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