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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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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments

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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Human Computer Interaction, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    691 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, digital literacy, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Awareness, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    668 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Automation, Engineering Analysis, Leadership, Image Analysis, Communication Systems, Industrial Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    492 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Sales Tax, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Tax Management, Corporate Tax, Contract Review, Cybersecurity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, DevSecOps, Risk Management, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI

    4.7
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    467 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Information Technology, Enterprise Security, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    636 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Français Débutant A1

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark: SkillUp
  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden

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