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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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    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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    364 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Duke University

    ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    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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    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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    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence, Virtual Machines

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Practice Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información: Universidad de los Andes
  • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System

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