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: Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Windows PowerShell, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Legal Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Hardening, Key Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, Encryption, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cloud Standards, Threat Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Data Governance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Incident Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Cloud Security, Proxy Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Active Directory, Cloud Security, User Provisioning, Security Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Kubernetes, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Data Security, Data Access, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months