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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Network Routing, Cloud Hosting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Hardening, Cloud Security, Network Security, Containerization, Security Controls, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Information Systems Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Solution Architecture, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Security Software, IT Security Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Security Strategy, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Network Security, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Firewall, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Network Security, Cloud Platforms, AI Security, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Amazon S3, Data Security, Multi-Cloud, Data Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Encryption Standard
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months