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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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    IBM

    Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Visualization Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Histogram

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Technology, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Dataflow, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Apache Kafka, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Governance, Big Data, Data Migration

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Security, Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Logic, Program Development, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Generative AI, Social Sciences

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Lending and Underwriting, FinTech, Payment Systems, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Asset Protection, Governance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Blockchain, FinTech, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Customer Analysis, Financial Market, Market Opportunities, Market Trend, Transaction Processing, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Modeling, Commercial Banking, Emerging Technologies

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    377 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Introduction to Detection and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Document Management, Cybersecurity, Technical Documentation, NIST 800-53

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Group Policy, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, User Accounts, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Test Management and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Configuration Management, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Data, Risk Management, Test Case, Risk Management Framework, Issue Tracking, Performance Testing, Version Control

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS: IBM
  • Data Visualization Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions : Imperial College London
  • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Microsoft
  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives: Duke University
  • Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance
  • Introduction to Detection and Incident Response: Google
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego

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