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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

    TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect - SC-100 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Network Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Data Ethics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Network Security, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201) - Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Network Analysis, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, AI Security, Cyber Operations, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software As A Service, User Accounts, Cloud Services, Enterprise Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 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: A Primer

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Prompt Engineering, Public Affairs

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

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    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003): Packt
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect - SC-100 Exam Prep: Packt
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity: Packt
  • Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO: Starweaver
  • CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201) - Video Training Series: Packt
  • AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): SkillUp

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