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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Threat Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Email Security, User Accounts, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Malware Protection, Firewall, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Linux Commands, Linux, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cloud Platforms, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Data Persistence, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months