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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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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Threat Management, General Networking, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Unix Commands

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    662 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Services, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Cyber Threats Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Malware Protection, SQL, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Databases, Data Security, Email Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Encryption, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Computer Networking, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Encryption

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Cloud Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Network Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Cyber Threats Training for Beginners : Simplilearn
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • NIST CSF: Infosec
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Network Defense Essentials (NDE): EC-Council
  • Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense : Starweaver

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