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.

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment
★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Interoperability, Linux Administration, Unix, System Configuration, Knowledge of Apple Software, Computing Platforms, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Mac OS, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development
★ 4.8 (389) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Security, DevSecOps, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vulnerability Scanning, Model Optimization, Incident Response, LLM Application, Hardening, Application Security, Anomaly Detection, Responsible AI, Security Controls, Data Security, CI/CD, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Group Policy
★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Atchison Technology
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Software As A Service, Cloud Computing Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Application Design, Capacity Management, IT Service Management, Application Programming Interface (API), System Monitoring, API Design, Service Management, Incident Response, Software Engineering, Dependency Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Management, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Software, Power Electronics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Systems Integration, Debugging, Control Systems
★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, White-Box Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, JUnit, Performance Testing, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Code Coverage, Test Case, Selenium (Software)
★ 4.4 (35) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Development, Program Development, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Usability, User Centered Design
★ 1.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks