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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Data Security, Security Strategy, Application Security, IT Infrastructure, Information Management, Enterprise Security, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Estimation, Process Optimization, Backlogs, User Story, Process Improvement, Resource Utilization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Scenario Testing, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Design Documents, Information Architecture, Writing, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Tools, Automation, Style Guides, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, General Networking, Authentications, Cloud Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Encryption, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Backlogs, User Story, Continuous Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks