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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


  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Technical Design, Docker (Software), Technical Documentation, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Prompt Engineering, Software Development, Application Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing IoT Security in Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Systems Architecture, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Security and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Amazon S3, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Application Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Software Development, Development Environment, Test Automation, Automation, Debugging, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Application of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Machine Learning Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI and LLM Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Natural Language Processing, Risk Management, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: AI Skills
    AI Skills
    G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cyber Risk, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    414 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering for Software Development: Packt
  • Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI: Coursera
  • Managing Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Managing IoT Security in Networks: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Network Security and Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Pearson
  • Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Cyber Security: Application of AI: Macquarie University

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