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: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux Administration, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Code Review, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Hardening, Application Security, Cyber Engineering, Responsible AI, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Code Review, Vulnerability, CI/CD, Secure Coding, GitLab, Jenkins, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Kubernetes, GitHub, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Quality Improvement, Technical Management, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Security Testing, Application Development, Containerization, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Supply Chain, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, LangChain, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Secure Coding, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Management, Security Testing, Security Controls, Prompt Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks