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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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    Google Cloud

    Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, YAML, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Containerization, Application Deployment, Configuration Management, MongoDB, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Application Security, Scalability, Authentications

    ★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Web Applications, Web Servers, Information Privacy, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Get started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Management, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Data Security, Cloud API, Malware Protection, Email Security, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Cloud Services

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Node.js Backend Security, Performance and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Cloud Deployment, MongoDB, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Redis, Authorization (Computing), API Testing, Authentications, NoSQL, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scalability, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Solutions, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Serverless Computing, Authentications, Data Security, Key Management, System Monitoring

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Security Controls, Key Management, Cloud Standards, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Security Testing, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Authentications, Functional Testing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Security Architecture Review, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, vSAN ESA, Emerging Technologies, Infrastructure Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments: Packt
  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
  • Get started with Jira: Coursera
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português: Google Cloud
  • Node.js Backend Security, Performance and Optimization: LearnKartS
  • GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies: Whizlabs
  • Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2: Pearson

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