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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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    Edureka

    Securing AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Strategy, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Penetration Testing, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, iOS Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Knowledge of Apple Software, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Debugging, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, File Systems, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Security Engineering, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Code Review, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Secure Coding and Input Validation in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Mobile Development, Secure Coding, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Securing Applications with Checkmarx

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Containerization, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Personalization, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, CI/CD, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Dependency Analysis, Analysis, Program Implementation, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Security, Security Strategy, Hardening, Microsoft Servers, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Securing AI Systems: Edureka
  • iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity: Infosec
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
  • Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS: Infosec
  • Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security: Coursera
  • CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance: CertNexus
  • Introduction to Secure Coding and Input Validation in iOS: Infosec
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Securing Applications with Checkmarx: Coursera

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