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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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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Key Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Key Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Risk Management Framework

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Case Studies, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Authentications, Data Storage, Application Security, Database Architecture and Administration, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Machines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Google Security Operations: Unified SecOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Google Cloud Platform, User Provisioning, Authentications, IT Security Architecture, UI Components, Cloud Management, Cyber Operations, User Interface (UI), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Authentications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Encryption, OAuth, Threat Management, Email Security

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Security Management, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Federal Information Security Management Act, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, System Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, System Implementation, Change Requests, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Risk Mitigation, Document Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AWS: Security and Key Management: Whizlabs
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500): Microsoft
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • Introduction to Google Security Operations: Unified SecOps: Google Cloud
  • Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty: Packt
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University

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