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.
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Security Testing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Public Key Infrastructure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Security, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Security Software, Continuous Deployment, Security Testing, Devops Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, GitHub, Vulnerability Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Operational Risk, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Software Development, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Security Awareness, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Control, Enterprise Security, Internal Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Performance Metric, Risk Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Feasibility Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Application Management, Virtualization, Firewall, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Containerization, User Provisioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, Android Development, Application Security, Mobile Security, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Reusability, Databases, Agile Methodology, Exploitation techniques, Data Validation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks