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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

    The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cryptography, Key Management, File Systems, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Harden Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Single Sign-On (SSO), Incident Management, Threat Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, User Provisioning, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, IT Automation, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Security Controls, C and C++, C# (Programming Language), Java Programming, C++ (Programming Language), PHP (Scripting Language), Python Programming, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    LLM Security and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Architecture, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Software Testing, Debugging, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Secure Coding, Test Automation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Technical Communication, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Secure Coding and Core Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Computer Security, Cryptography, Data Access, Database Application, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, Data Validation, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity, Computer Programming, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, Android Development, Application Security, Mobile Security, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Network Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Web Application Security Crash Training

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Operational Risk, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Software Development, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Cybersecurity Threats and Security Program Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Vendor Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Packt
  • Harden Workspace Security: Coursera
  • Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks: John Wiley & Sons
  • LLM Security and Vulnerabilities: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Application Security Testing and Debugging: Starweaver
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Foundations of Secure Coding and Core Practices: John Wiley & Sons
  • Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity: Infosec
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt

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