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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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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, Application Security, Security Strategy, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Release Management, Application Deployment, Test Planning, CI/CD, Software Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Maintainability, Risk Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Data Validation, Behavior-Driven Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Thinking, Business Process Automation, Data Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Digital Transformation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Engineering, Security Software, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Security Engineering, Software Design, Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Applications, Azure DevOps, Containerization, API Design, Docker (Software), Software Engineering, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dependency Analysis, Git (Version Control System)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Software Development, IT Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Scenario Testing, Virtual Machines, Event Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, System Testing, Threat Detection, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Tools for Security Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies : IBM
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to DevSecOps: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender : Microsoft

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