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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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    Packt

    Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Linux Commands, Automation, Debugging, YAML, Scripting, Security Controls, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    系统平台与计算环境

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Computer Networking, Computer Systems, Network Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, General Networking, Computer Architecture, Network Protocols, Computational Logic, Computing Platforms, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, File Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Commands, File Systems, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, File Management, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, Business Risk Management, AI Security, Risk Modeling, AI Enablement, Compliance Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation, Continuous Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Education Software and Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    In Depth CapCut Video Editing Masterclass: Advanced Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Post-Production, TikTok, Video Production, Content Creation, Color Theory, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation: Packt
  • Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest: Coursera
  • 系统平台与计算环境: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Foundations of Linux: Packt
  • ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt
  • Data Privacy and Protection: SkillUp
  • Design Basics of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials: Coursera
  • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
  • Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read: Coursera

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