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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

    Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, API Testing, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Change Control

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ansible, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, IT Automation, Application Security, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Continuous Delivery, Firewall, Unit Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, File Management, Windows Servers, Data Security

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Containerization, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Beginning Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Data Security for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Secure Software Development: Packt
  • App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation: Packt
  • JavaScript Security Part 2: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • Beginning Security: Packt

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