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, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Authentications, Threat Detection, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Systems Development Life Cycle, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, Cyber Security Assessment, CI/CD, Linux, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Software Testing, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Security Strategy, Unit Testing, Human Factors (Security), Application Design, Information Privacy, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Application Security, Software Design, C and C++, Linux Administration, System Design and Implementation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Database Theory, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability, UI/UX Research, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Vulnerability Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Security Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Tool Calling, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Software Architecture, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation
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, Exploit development, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Application Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Risk Management Framework, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Threat Management, Software Testing, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Management, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, AI Integrations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Management, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, User Story, Backlogs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Development Testing, Secure Coding, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Mobile Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months