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.
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework, Technical Communication, Vulnerability Assessments, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Firewall, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Malware Protection, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Personally Identifiable Information, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Emerging Technologies, Data Security, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Application Security, Network Model, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Safety Assurance, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Industrial Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Peer Review, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Web Scraping, Digital Forensics, IT Automation, Data Security, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Network Security, Scripting, Network Analysis, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months