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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Secure Coding, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Unix Commands, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Process Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Configuration Management, System Monitoring, System Implementation, Cyber Security Assessment, Document Management, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Vulnerability Assessments, Network Performance Management, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Switches, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Architecture, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Writing, AI literacy, Communication, Organizational Structure, Artificial Intelligence, Target Audience, Generative AI, Self-Awareness

    2.3 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, Human Capital, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Administration, Project Design, Data Governance, Policy Development, Data Integration, Public Administration, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Program Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Foundations: Copilot Chat & Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Content Development and Management, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, AI Integrations, Document Management, Business

    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Development, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    IAPP CIPP/US Privacy Professional Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Labor Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Information Management, Risk Management, Data Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Court Systems, Incident Response, Legal Strategy, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Safety Standards, Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Continuous Monitoring, General Medicine, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems: Macquarie University
  • Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting: Packt
  • Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring: Packt
  • Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R: Coursera
  • Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices: LearnQuest
  • Microsoft 365 Foundations: Copilot Chat & Prompting: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Foundations of Effective Sales Pipeline Management: Coursera

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