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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity
★ 4.5 (658) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles
★ 2.7 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Control, Enterprise Security, Internal Controls, Governance, Performance Metric, Risk Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Feasibility Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Exploit development, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Application Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Security Engineering, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Process Driven Development, Risk Management Framework
★ 4.8 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Hardening, Software Installation, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Data Integrity, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Encryption
★ 4.7 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Development Testing, Secure Coding, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Mobile Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Tool Calling, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Software Architecture, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Risk Management Framework, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Threat Management, Software Testing, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Management, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Software Design
★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (33) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, Risking
★ 4.5 (857) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy
★ 4.7 (68) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months