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.

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Network Administration, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Incident Management, Zero Trust Network Access, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Endpoint Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Security Controls, Email Security, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Linux Commands, Linux, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Governance, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Data Persistence, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months