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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard Creation, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Data Import/Export, Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Integration, Data Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Assurance, Security Management, Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Data Integrity, Threat Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Record Keeping, Identity and Access Management
★ 4.8 (20) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines
★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Process Mapping, Quality Assurance, Hardening, Compliance Reporting, Business Workflow Analysis, Project Schedules, Incident Response, Stakeholder Communications, Data Quality, Workflow Management, Data Mapping, Jira (Software), Project Management Software, Enterprise Security, Automation, Compliance Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Process Engineering
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 4.7 (69) · 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: 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, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing
★ 4.9 (11) · Advanced · 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
★ 4.7 (998) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, User Experience, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Usability, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Business Ethics, Security Management, Human Factors, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Network Security
★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Development Environment, Technical Documentation, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Development, Application Development
★ 4.3 (22) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Remote Access Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Deployment, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Communication Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Software Versioning
★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring, Asset Management, Cloud Security, Network Security
★ 4.7 (298) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months