5 FREE CYBERSECURITY COURSES to dive deep

*5 FREE Entry-Level Cybersecurity Certs for Beginners*

• *ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)* – free self-paced course plus one free exam attempt; covers security principles, network basics, incident response, and operations.

*Link*: isc2.org/landing/1mcc

• *Cisco Junior Cybersecurity Analyst (CCST)* path – Networking Academy track with hands-on labs on threat detection, log analysis, and SIEM fundamentals; digital badge issued at no cost.

*Link*: lnkd.in/gJX4Qa9S

• *Fortinet NSE Level 1 “Information Security Awareness”* – eight short modules on phishing, passwords, email safety, and web threats; printable NSE 1 certificate on completion.

*Link*: training.fortinet.com

• *Palo Alto Networks “Introduction to Cybersecurity”* – Beacon platform course outlining malware types, Wi-Fi risks, and Zero-Trust concepts; free completion badge available.

*Link*: lnkd.in/gT3jCfuB

• *Cybrary “Introduction to IT & Cybersecurity”* – two-hour primer on career paths, core concepts, and common tools; certificate of completion provided with a free Cybrary account.

*Link*: cybrary.it/free-content