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.

Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Anomaly Detection, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Terraform, Infrastructure Security, Incident Response, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Threat Management, Software Visualization, Cryptography
★ 4.6 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux, Linux Servers, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Commands, Unix, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authorization (Computing), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Controls, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, System Requirements, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Documentation, Conflict Management, Scalability
★ 4.5 (857) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, Hardening, System Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Testing, Application Deployment, Authentications, Hardening, Security Controls, Software Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Software Testing, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Security Strategy, Unit Testing, Human Factors (Security), Application Design, Information Privacy, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Email Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Code Review, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Authentications, Threat Detection, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, DevOps, Cyber Security Assessment, CI/CD, Linux, Authorization (Computing), Dependency Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Algorithms
★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Mobile Security, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptography, Data Access, Encryption, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming, C and C++, Java Programming, Python Programming, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months