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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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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Video Editing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Motion Graphics, Post-Production, Video Production, Editing, Configuration Management, Data Import/Export, Color Matching, File Management, Typography

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Web Scraping, Regression Analysis, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plotly, Microsoft Azure, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Software Documentation, R Programming, Data Quality, Microsoft Copilot

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Real Time Data, Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Looker (Software), Public Cloud, Business Intelligence, Cost Management, Data Strategy, Data Transformation, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Transformación digital de Gobiernos

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Analytics, Data Security, Project Design, Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Administration, Service Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Security Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Incident Management, Strategic Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Operationalizing LLMs on Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Model Deployment, Risk Management Framework, Embeddings, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Authentications, User Provisioning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cyber Security: Mobile Security: Macquarie University
  • Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool: Coursera
  • DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Video Editing Basics: Skillshare
  • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
  • Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader: Google Cloud
  • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-008): Packt
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
  • Designing Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University

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