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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

    CyberPatriot

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Network Security, Virtualization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Data Ethics, Unix, Security Software, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Attack

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, System Configuration, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Proxy Servers, Scripting, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Mobile Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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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, Continuous Monitoring, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Anomaly Detection, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Firewall, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Security Software, Mobile Security, Email Security, Information Assurance, Human Factors (Security)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Practical Cybersecurity: Stay Safe Online

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Security Engineering, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Intercultural Competence, Proactivity, Safety and Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Cultural Responsiveness, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Security Controls, Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Strategy, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security - Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, IT Automation, Event Monitoring, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CyberPatriot: Packt
  • CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Attack: CertNexus
  • Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide: Packt
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure: Packt
  • Practical Cybersecurity: Stay Safe Online: Packt
  • CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series: Packt

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