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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Hardening, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Network Security, Virtualization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Data Ethics, Unix, Security Software, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Cyber Operations, Encryption, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Safety Culture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, User Experience, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Usability, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Security, Employee Training, Information Privacy, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Governance, Telecommuting, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months