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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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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Email Security, Anomaly Detection, Operating Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Software, AI Security, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Security Awareness, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Network Protocols

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

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    Packt

    Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · 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, 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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Authorization (Computing), Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide: Packt
  • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London

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