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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, User Story, Unsupervised Learning, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Test Automation, Process Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Angular, Android Jetpack, Technology Strategies, Classification Algorithms, Dashboard, Site Reliability Engineering, API Design, Software Architecture, Wireframing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Design Thinking, Project Risk Management

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Coursera

    Advanced Architectures in Embedded Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Systems, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Safety Assurance, Interoperability, Real Time Data, Secure Coding, Scalability, Design Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Geographic Information Systems, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Web Components, Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PepsiCo

    Water Security & Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Economic Development

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    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Multi-Factor Authentication, Threat Detection, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Code Review, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, AI Workflows, Software Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, Wireframing, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt
  • Maestría en Ingeniería de Software: Universidad de los Andes
  • Advanced Architectures in Embedded Software Design: Coursera
  • Advanced System Security Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Water Security & Stewardship: PepsiCo
  • Cloud Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Mastering Software Development in R Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London

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