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.

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Google Workspace, Software Development, Responsible AI, GitHub, Code Review, Application Deployment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Design Software, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Javascript
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Information Systems Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Record Keeping, Network Security, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Network Engineering, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Network Security, AWS CloudFormation, User Accounts, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems
Beginner · 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
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Architecture, Computer Security, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Protocols, Communication Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Process Driven Development, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Product Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Technical Product Management, Software Development Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, White-Box Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Functional Requirement, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Functional Specification, Systems Analysis, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Planning, Software Development, Transaction Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks