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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

    Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Detection, Large Language Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Fraud detection, AI Integrations, Cyber Engineering, IT Automation, Machine Learning Methods, Cyber Attacks, Anomaly Detection, Federated Learning, Malware Protection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Risk

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Business Risk Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Compliance Management, Supplier Risk Management, Governance, Vulnerability Scanning, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Supplier Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Security Testing, Hardening, Cloud-Native Computing, Database Application, Zero Trust Network Access, SQL

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Social Media

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Worksoft Certify for Test Automation (Beginner)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Case, Business Process Automation, Test Execution Engine, Software Testing, Enterprise Application Management, Process Design, Automation, Case Studies, Business Reporting, Data Validation, No-Code Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Scalability, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Statistical Methods, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security and Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced Cybersecurity Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Incident Management, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Control, Threat Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Performance Measurement, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Crisis Management, Generative AI, LLM Application, Incident Response, Responsible AI, AI literacy, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Cyber Governance, AI powered creativity, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Cybersecurity Career Ladder

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Business Priorities, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, Security Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Communication, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Cryptographic Protocols

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Authentications, Security Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance: LearnKartS
  • Advanced Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity: LearnKartS
  • Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone: Kennesaw State University
  • Worksoft Certify for Test Automation (Beginner): Coursera
  • Simple Linear Regression for the Absolute Beginner: Coursera
  • Information Security and Cybersecurity Essentials: John Wiley & Sons
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Risk Management: Board Infinity
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • The Cybersecurity Career Ladder: Advancing Women in Tech

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