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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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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Asset Protection, Security Awareness, Gap Analysis

    4.6
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Application Security, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Process

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Software Testing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Producción musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Accounts, Containerization, Linux Servers, System Configuration, Linux Administration, File Management, Software Development, Git (Version Control System)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Sharing, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cryptography, Security Software, Security Strategy, Network Security, Risk Modeling, Data Access, Statistical Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Leadership Principles for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Smart Goals, Recruitment, Technical Management, Management Training And Development, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Team Leadership, Software Engineering, Leadership, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Review, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Technical Review, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Process: IBM
  • Information Security Analyst: EC-Council
  • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Advancing Women in Tech
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course: Packt

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