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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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    Packt

    CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

    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 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Model Optimization, User Interface (UI)

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Corporate Communications, Cyber Risk, Security Controls, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Security Awareness, Analysis, Record Keeping

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, IT Service Management, Incident Management, Release Management, Problem Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Incident Response, Problem Solving, Change Requests, IT Automation, Change Management, Information Technology Operations, Automation, Operational Efficiency

    3.3 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.3 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Google Analytics for Beginners: Marketing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce, Marketing Analytics, Event Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting

    4.3 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Personnel & Third-Party Security

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Security Management, Supplier Management, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Risk Mitigation, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence

    4.8 stars, 52 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Automation

    4.8 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Requirements Analysis, Data Integrity, AI Enablement, Technical Communication, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Oral Hygiene, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Communication

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Incident Response and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Threat Management, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Scenario Testing

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Metrics, Accountability Frameworks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Rust for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Prometheus (Software), Continuous Delivery, System Monitoring, JSON, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, System Programming, Software Testing, GitHub

    4.2 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt
  • Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice: Macquarie University
  • ITSM Foundations: Optimizing IT Service Management: Coursera
  • Google Analytics for Beginners: Marketing Essentials: Coursera
  • Personnel & Third-Party Security: University of California, Irvine
  • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle: IBM
  • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
  • Incident Response and Risk Management: Packt

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