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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

    Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Adaptability, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Geospatial Mapping

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Security Engineering, Software Design, Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Applications, Azure DevOps, Containerization, API Design, Software Engineering, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dependency Analysis, Git (Version Control System)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, Governance

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Quantitative Aptitude Mastery— Exam & Recruitment Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Research, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Complex Problem Solving, General Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Identity Access Management and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Threat Modeling, User Accounts, Key Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, OAuth, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, System Design and Implementation, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Project Implementation, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Management, Business Software

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Unix, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Virtual Machines, Web Servers

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Commands, File Systems, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, File Management, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Edureka

    Generative AI and LLM Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Natural Language Processing, Risk Management, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101: Packt
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: Board Infinity
  • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University
  • Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance: Packt
  • Quantitative Aptitude Mastery— Exam & Recruitment Prep: Board Infinity
  • Cyber Security: Identity Access Management and Authentication: Macquarie University
  • Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects: Knowledge Accelerators
  • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Foundations of Linux: Packt
  • Generative AI and LLM Security : Edureka

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