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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Cyber Governance, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Threat Management, AI literacy, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security

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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Operations, AI Integrations, Exploit development, Incident Response, AI literacy, Zero Trust Network Access

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, IT Management, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Operational Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management, Google Cloud Platform

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Information Privacy, Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect - SC-100 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Management, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Simulations, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, AI Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Risk Management Framework, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Identity and Access Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends: Packt
  • Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers: Packt
  • Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect - SC-100 Exam Prep: Packt
  • Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): SkillUp
  • Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO: Starweaver
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1: Pearson

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