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: Systems Analysis, Communication Systems, Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Systems Design, Process Modeling, Data Modeling, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Protocols
★ 4.6 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Ansible, Docker (Software), Continuous Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, IT Automation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Continuous Delivery, Load Balancing, Web Applications, Infrastructure Architecture, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization
★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Network Analysis, Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Communication Systems, Web Servers, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment
★ 4.1 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Local Area Networks, Information Technology Operations, Firewall, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Health Information Management, Data Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Health Technology, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Compliance Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Big Data, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, AI Workflows, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Azure Active Directory, Brute-force attacks, Email Security, Cloud Storage, Authentications, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months