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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Introduction to Cyber Threats and Digital Hygiene Risk

    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

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    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, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technical Communication, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Auditing

    4.8
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Hygiene

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Exploitation techniques

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM
  • Introduction to Cyber Threats and Digital Hygiene Risk: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Starweaver
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • Cyber Hygiene: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers: IBM
  • Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Network Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University

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