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.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Security Testing, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Security Controls, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Code Coverage, Vulnerability, CI/CD, Secure Coding, GitLab, Jenkins, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Kubernetes, GitHub, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Information Technology, Software Installation, Technical Support, Network Security, Mobile Security, Help Desk Support, Linux, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months