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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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    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

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    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

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    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
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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Authentications, Image Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Threat Detection, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Key Management, Network Security, Security Controls, Hardening, Scenario Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Metodologías ágiles de desarrollo de software Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, User Story, Kotlin, Software As A Service, Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Cloud Development, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, Android Development, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Data Centers, Threat Modeling, JavaScript Frameworks, Usability, Cucumber (Software), Agile Methodology, Microservices, Mobile Development, Software Architecture

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Packt

    Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Enterprise Application Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Incident Management, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, IT Security Architecture, Information Technology Operations, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing

    ★ 4.9 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Google App Engine, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Generative AI Agents, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection

    ★ 4.5 (707) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, OAuth, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Qualys, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, SonarQube, Personally Identifiable Information

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Threat Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, IT Management, Risk Control, Disaster Recovery, Operational Risk, Governance, Security Awareness, Business Administration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português: Google Cloud
  • Node.js Backend Security, Performance and Optimization: LearnKartS
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8: Pearson
  • Metodologías ágiles de desarrollo de software Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access: Packt
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA
  • Security in Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud

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