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: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Code Review, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, Development Environment, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Web Applications, TypeScript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management, Code Review, Incident Management, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Hardware Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Remote Access Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Telecommuting, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, AI Security, Cloud Management, Key Management, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, System Monitoring, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Containerization
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months