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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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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Code Review, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Key Management, Security Engineering, Data Integrity, Federated Learning, Security Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scaling & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Scalability, Blockchain, Web Development, Program Development, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Presentation, Test Automation, LLM Application, Project Closure, Process Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Organizational Strategy, Dashboard, Site Reliability Engineering, Deep Learning, Project Risk Management, Game Design, Classification Algorithms, Design Thinking, API Design, Software Architecture, Internet Of Things

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Test Tools, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Incident Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, AI Workflows, Software Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, Wireframing, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Security Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Security Software, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Mastering Software Development in R Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • Bitcoin Scaling & Security: AI CERTs
  • Maestría en Ingeniería de Software: Universidad de los Andes
  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Generative AI Course in Software Design: Simplilearn
  • Security Management and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London

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