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.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll Administration, Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Reporting, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits
★ 4.9 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, General Networking, Network Architecture, Ansible, Virtual Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Security Awareness, Network Engineering, IT Automation, Network Troubleshooting
★ 4.5 (47) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data Cleansing, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling
★ 4.5 (175) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science
★ 4.6 (45) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Enterprise Application Management
★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Mac OS
★ 4.6 (100) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture
★ 4.7 (42) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security, Web Applications
★ 4 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Application Development
★ 4.7 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Data Integrity
★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Systems Administration, Threat Detection, Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Network Troubleshooting, Multi-Factor Authentication, Configuration Management, Data Management
★ 4.1 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems
★ 4.5 (551) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks