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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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    IBM

    IBM AI Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative Model Architectures, Product Development, Innovation, ChatGPT, Product Roadmaps, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Responsible AI, Commercialization, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Assessments, Disaster Recovery

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Detection and Response, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Communication, Infrastructure Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Risk and Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Trend Analysis, Technical Documentation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Learn to Speak Korean 1

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ransomware Playbook - A Complete Guide for IT Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Digital Forensics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication, Incident Response, Writing, Technical Documentation, Data Analysis Software, File Systems, Artifactory, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Incident Response for Windows

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Windows, Exploitation techniques, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Address

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Scripting, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM AI Product Manager: IBM
  • Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF): Packt
  • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
  • Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting: Starweaver
  • CFR: Risk and Threat Analysis: CertNexus
  • Learn to Speak Korean 1: Yonsei University
  • Ransomware Playbook - A Complete Guide for IT Professionals: Packt
  • Digital Forensics Essentials: Starweaver
  • Incident Response for Windows: Packt

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