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: Authorization (Computing), Hardening, Data Storage, Data Security, Security Controls, Software Installation, Endpoint Security, Information Systems Security, Data Management, System Configuration, Computer Hardware
★ 4.7 (162) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Bash (Scripting Language), Exploitation techniques, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Threat Management, Software Visualization, Cryptography
★ 4.6 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Program Development, Security Testing, Devops Tools, DevOps, GitHub, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Security Testing, CI/CD, Automation
★ 4.3 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, DevSecOps, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Threat Management, Encryption, Penetration Testing
★ 3.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Agile Methodology, Data Validation
★ 5 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rocketseat
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks