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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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    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Customer Advocacy, Content Creation, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Context Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Specialization · 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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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    Mixed · 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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    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Data Loss Prevention, Anomaly Detection, Data Security, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    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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    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: Starweaver
  • Ransomware Playbook - A Complete Guide for IT Professionals: Packt
  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • CFR: Risk and Threat Analysis: CertNexus
  • CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410): CertNexus
  • Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence: Starweaver
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
  • Digital Forensics Essentials: Starweaver
  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Learn to Speak Korean 1: Yonsei University

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