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Beginner Cybersecurity Courses

Beginner cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security basics, threat detection, risk management, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in vulnerability assessment, secure coding practices, and understanding security policies. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, showing how these tools are applied to protect systems and data from cyber threats.


Popular Beginner Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    315 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, System Design and Implementation, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Software As A Service, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Analytics, Business Technologies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Microservices, Business Analysis, Application Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Fraud detection, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Insurance, Blockchain, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    679 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management

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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    364 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Technical Support and Services, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Automation, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment: SAP
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información: Universidad de los Andes

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