Learn cyber security for free
Cyber security is protecting computers, networks and data. These courses cover the foundations employers and certifications (such as CompTIA Security+ and CCNA) expect: how networks work, common attacks and how to defend against them, Linux, encryption and safe, legal practice labs. Everything here is defensive and educational; only test systems you own or have written permission to test.
Our top picks
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Training Course (Professor Messer)Complete, exam-aligned Security+ training: the standard first certification.
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Google Cybersecurity Certificate Videos (Grow with Google)Google's own introduction to security jobs, tools and practice.
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Free CCNA 200-301 Complete Course (Jeremy's IT Lab)Networking first: the foundation every security role builds on.
All 4 courses

Free CCNA 200-301 Complete Course (Jeremy's IT Lab)
Jeremy's IT Lab
English44.2 h100 lessonsBeginner

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Training Course (Professor Messer)
Professor Messer
English12.9 h100 lessonsBeginner

CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Training Course (Professor Messer)
Professor Messer
English12.9 h87 lessonsBeginner

Google Cybersecurity Certificate Videos (Grow with Google)
Grow with Google
English18.6 h27 lessonsBeginner
Questions
- How do I start a career in cyber security?
- Learn networking and Linux first, then security fundamentals. An entry certification such as Security+ helps, and many people start in IT support or a security operations (SOC) role.
- Is learning ethical hacking legal?
- Learning is. Using it on someone else's system without permission is a crime in Pakistan under PECA 2016. Practise only in your own lab or on platforms built for practice.