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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


  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Incident Management, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Security Management, Merchant Services, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Email Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Business Continuity, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Risk Management

    ★ 4.6 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Network Infrastructure, Threat Modeling, Network Monitoring, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Model, Exploitation techniques

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Security Awareness, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT

    ★ 4.6 (200) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Information Assurance, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Security, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Threat Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Risk Management

    ★ 4.9 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Fraud detection, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    ★ 4.2 (105) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Wireless Networks, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
  • Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials: Google
  • Network Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence: STARWEAVER
  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure: Packt

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