Cybersecurity Beginner
The role
What does a Cybersecurity Beginner do?
A Cybersecurity Beginner role focuses on the foundational skills and knowledge that will allow anyone to take the first step towards transitioning into a cybersecurity career. No prior knowledge of cybersecurity or work experience is required. The only prerequisite is a passion for technology and cybersecurity.
The details
Cybersecurity Beginner career paths

Domain knowledge
- Cybersecurity Foundations
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals

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Common certifications
Cybersecurity Beginner career paths
Fundamental Privacy Laws and Acts
In this path we will explore the US Federal Government Branch and Information Privacy. We will also cover US healthcare privacy related laws and privacy compliance including HIPAA, HITECH, GINA and more.
The Basics: CISA
The Basics: CISA learning path serves as a stepping stone to your CISA training by providing foundational knowledge of key concepts, and assessing your current levels of proficiency within the CISA learning objectives.
CompTIA A+ (2022 Update)
This path will help you study and pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) certification exams.
Plans & pricing
Infosec Skills Personal
$299 / year
- 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
- Skill assessments
- Infosec peer community support
Infosec Skills Teams
$799 per license / year
- Team administration and reporting
- Dedicated client success manager
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Single sign-on (SSO)
Easily authenticate and manage your learners by connecting to any identity provider that supports the SAML 2.0 standard.
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Integrations via API
Retrieve training performance and engagement metrics and integrate learner data into your existing LMS or HRS.
- 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Create and assign custom learning paths
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
- Optional upgrade: Guarantee team certification with live boot camps
Unlock 7 days of free training
- 1,400+ hands-on courses and labs
- Certification practice exams
- Skill assessments