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.

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, AI Security, Cryptography, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security)
★ 4.8 (729) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Key Management, Linux, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cryptography, Workflow Management, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Risk, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Management, Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence
★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Vulnerability Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authorization (Computing), Patch Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Implementation, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, User Provisioning, Event Monitoring, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Linux Administration, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Cybersecurity, Network Security
★ 4.3 (50) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Loss Prevention, Generative Model Architectures, Data Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Email Security, Productivity Software, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Computer Architecture, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Mobile Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity
★ 4.6 (815) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, DevSecOps, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Incident Management, Responsible AI, DevOps
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (325) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Hardening, Cyber Threat Hunting, Operating System Administration, Exploitation techniques, Linux Commands, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Operations, Linux, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Security Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Information Technology Architecture
★ 4.8 (211) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months