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: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, OSI Models, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Data Collection, Design Research
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Cost Management, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Cloud Platforms, Data Security, Cloud Services, Financial Controls, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, DevSecOps, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Governance, Active Directory, Endpoint Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Enterprise Security, Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Investigation, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Cybersecurity, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Prioritization, Resource Planning, Business Analysis, Data Loss Prevention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud Computing, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Enterprise Application Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks