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: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Security Engineering, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Security Testing, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, iOS Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Knowledge of Apple Software, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Debugging, Multi-Factor Authentication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Network Administration, Security Software, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Google App Engine, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Data Integrity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Mobile Development, Secure Coding, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks