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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

    Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Operations, Exploit development, Incident Response, AI literacy, Zero Trust Network Access

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

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

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Architecture Review, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Advanced · 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, Cyber Security Policies, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Analysis, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect - SC-100 Exam Prep

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

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Human Factors and Incident Response in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Safety Culture, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Threat Detection, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Crisis Management, Human Factors (Security), Policy Development, Employee Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy: Packt
  • AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends: Packt
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100: Packt
  • CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201) - Video Training Series: Packt
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect - SC-100 Exam Prep: Packt
  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • Human Factors and Incident Response in Cybersecurity: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD: Microsoft

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