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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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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Cloud Development, 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, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Security Controls, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

    Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Code Coverage, Vulnerability, CI/CD, Secure Coding, GitLab, Jenkins, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Kubernetes, GitHub, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Information Technology, Software Installation, Technical Support, Network Security, Mobile Security, Help Desk Support, Linux, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development: University of Colorado System
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4: Pearson
  • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
  • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security: Coursera

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