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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

    Cyber Security Projects for Your Dream Job

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, AI Integrations, ChatGPT, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), General Networking, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Automation, Cloud Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Human-Centered Security: Designing Usable & Safe Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Authentications, UI/UX Research, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), User Story, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    U

    University of London

    Master of Science in Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, OSI Models, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • C

    Coursera

    Security with AWS: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Software Development Tools, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, System Monitoring, Model Deployment, AI Integrations, Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Dependency Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    384 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Investigation, Coordinating

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Security Controls, Authentications, Data Transformation, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Analytics, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Cloud Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Detection, Security Management, Cloud Solutions, User Provisioning, Data Security, Network Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Private Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Virtual Networking, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Security Projects for Your Dream Job: Packt
  • Human-Centered Security: Designing Usable & Safe Systems: Packt
  • Master of Science in Cyber Security: University of London
  • Security with AWS: Identity and Access Management (IAM): Coursera
  • AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course: Packt
  • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security: LearnKartS

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