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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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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Data Integrity

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

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    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Public Key Infrastructure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Software, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Information Assurance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Scripting

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Security Testing, Human Factors (Security), Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · 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, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Human Factors (Security), Event Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Security Awareness, SQL, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Encryption, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Storage Technologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Docker (Software), Containerization

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Best Practices: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310): Packt
  • Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense : Starweaver
  • Cyber Threats Training for Beginners : Simplilearn

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