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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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    Packt

    Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Firewall, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Protocols, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Exploitation techniques, Security Management, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Firewall, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Technical Support and Services, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Beginning Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, TCP/IP, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CyberPatriot

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Virtualization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Data Ethics, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cyber Security Projects for Your Dream Job

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, ChatGPT, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, General Networking, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Network Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners: Packt
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home: Kennesaw State University
  • CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310): Packt
  • The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course: Packt
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Packt
  • Beginning Security: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt
  • CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series: Packt
  • CyberPatriot: Packt
  • Cyber Security Projects for Your Dream Job: Packt

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