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: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, IT Management, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity
★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Data Access, Disaster Recovery, Record Keeping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Proxy Servers, Hardening, Web Servers, Performance Tuning, Network Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Network Performance Management, Linux Administration, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Load Balancing, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Computer Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Security Software, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Memory Management, Malware Protection
★ 4.8 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Malware Protection, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Endpoint Security, Security Awareness, Hardening, Active Directory, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Administration, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Factor Authentication, Windows Servers, Cloud Services, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Authentications, Data Integrity
★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Security Engineering, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Enterprise Architecture, Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Incident Management, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Threat Management, Encryption, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Patch Management, Multi-Factor Authentication
★ 4.9 (2K) · Beginner · 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
★ 4.4 (42) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management
★ 4.6 (77) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months