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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Accounts, Containerization, Linux Servers, System Configuration, Linux Administration, File Management, Software Development, Git (Version Control System)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Usability, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Operations, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Digital Publishing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    264 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Asset Protection, Security Awareness, Gap Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EC-Council

    Information Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, OpenAI API, Application Design, Database Management, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    CI/CD for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Automation, Application Security, Software Quality Assurance

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Refreshers

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Browser Compatibility

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • CI/CD for Software Developers: Codio

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