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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


  • E

    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Computing, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Wireless Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Vulnerability Types and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Application Frameworks, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, AI Integrations, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Generative AI

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Data Security, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Attacks, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, Internal Auditing, Compliance Management, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, OSI Models, Asset Management, Quality Management

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Information Systems Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Social Engineering Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Data Collection, Security Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Email Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Version Control, Microsoft Power Platform, Intranet, Automation

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Hacking: Apply, Implement & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, File I/O, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Mapping, Software Testing, Data Structures

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Underwriters: Enhancing Application Reviews

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Underwriting, Operational Efficiency, Lending and Underwriting, AI Integrations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, AI Enablement, Risk Analysis, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Decision Making, Automation

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Marketing Analysis dashboard using G-Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Digital Marketing Tools, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Query Languages, Digital Marketing, Data Management, Data Validation

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

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

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

  • Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Vulnerability Types and Concepts: Packt
  • Getting Started with Angular: Edureka
  • Microsoft Copilot for Security: Microsoft
  • Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Social Engineering Expert: Packt
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices: LearnQuest
  • Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Python Hacking: Apply, Implement & Analyze: EDUCBA

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