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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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    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Security Controls, Analysis, Authorization (Computing), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    systemd, Containers & Linux Security

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Firewall, Linux Servers, Cryptography, Linux, Operating System Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardening, Application Deployment, Computer Security, Security Controls, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, System Monitoring, Security Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Security: Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Security, DevSecOps, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vulnerability Scanning, Model Optimization, Incident Response, LLM Application, Hardening, Application Security, Anomaly Detection, Responsible AI, Security Controls, Data Security, CI/CD, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Atchison Technology

    Scalable Availability in Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Software As A Service, Cloud Computing Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Application Design, Capacity Management, IT Service Management, Application Programming Interface (API), System Monitoring, API Design, Service Management, Incident Response, Software Engineering, Dependency Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Development, Program Development, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Usability, User Centered Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design Software, System Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Architecture & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Management, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Group Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Software, Power Electronics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Systems Integration, Debugging, Control Systems

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
  • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota
  • systemd, Containers & Linux Security: Total Seminars
  • AI Security: Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Coursera
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Scalable Availability in Software Architecture: Atchison Technology
  • Introduction to Software Development and Applications: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Security Architecture & Operations: Packt
  • Network Security Principles: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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