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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


  • A

    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Fraud detection, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Key Management, Security Engineering, Payment Systems, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Regulatory Compliance, Network Protocols, Financial Regulation, Scripting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Metasploit, Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Hardening, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced AI Security, Automation, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, DevSecOps, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Secure Coding, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Data Governance, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, CI/CD

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Intermediate SQL: Querying, Data Manipulation, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Application, Database Management, Data Access, Relational Databases, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Database Administration, Database Theory, Databases, Data Transformation, Database Software, Data Wrangling, Database Management Systems, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Mastering Security Management with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, User Interface (UI), Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Risk and Security Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Operations, Security & App Management in Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Prometheus (Software), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Application Deployment, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Security Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, Incident Response, Malware Protection, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    ★ 4.7 (232) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

    ★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Handling Security Incidents Across Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Wireless Networks, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Key Management, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.7 (351) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response: Packt
  • Advanced AI Security, Automation, Governance, and Compliance: Packt
  • Intermediate SQL: Querying, Data Manipulation, and Security: John Wiley & Sons
  • Mastering Security Management with CDO: LearnQuest
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt
  • Risk and Security Strategy: Microsoft
  • Advanced Operations, Security & App Management in Kubernetes: Packt
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • In the Trenches: Security Operations Center: EC-Council

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