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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Application Security, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Security Strategy, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, File I/O, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    2.7
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Code Review, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Java, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    607 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Software Development, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Continuous Integration, Threat Modeling, Containerization, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Tools for Security Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

    Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Vulnerability, Code Review, CI/CD, Secure Coding, GitLab, Jenkins, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Kubernetes, GitHub, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Quality Improvement, Technical Management, Analysis

    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
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
  • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to DevSecOps: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to DevSecOps: Board Infinity
  • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2

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