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: Threat Modeling, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Key Management, OSI Models, Human Factors (Security), Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Computer Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Data Collection, Research Methodologies
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud Computing, AI Integrations, Incident Management, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Compliance Reporting, Legal Research, Security Controls, Brokerage, Data Sharing, Informed Consent
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Key Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Network Security, Cryptography, Network Infrastructure, Encryption, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Firewall, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Standards, Threat Management, Virtual Networking, Authentications, User Accounts, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Controls, Encryption, Cloud API, Security Awareness, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Storage, Authentications, Data Security, Hardening, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Machines, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Persistence, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Application Security, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Security Testing, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Crisis Management, Threat Management, Strategic Leadership, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Azure Active Directory, Brute-force attacks, Email Security, Cloud Storage, Authentications, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months