Cybersecurity Knowledge, Skills, & Training Resources
Customize the way you develop your cybersecurity expertise with various free and paid resources
Professional Certifications
Cybersecurity certifications have become a keystone in professional development and advancement opportunities for cybersecurity and information technology professionals. Depending on the experience and professional ambitions of the individual, there are several paths they can take. Major certification entities include the following:
| CompTIA | ISC2 |
| GIAC | ISACA |
| OffSec | Cisco |
| Microsoft | Amazon |
Visit our Cybersecurity/IT Certifications page to learn more about these opportunities.
Additionally, see how these certifications fit into career paths in the SANS Institute “Coolest Careers in Cyber” poster.
Cybersecurity Awareness & Training
In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, security awareness and training are essential for protecting sensitive data and maintaining organizational integrity. While technical defenses like firewalls and encryption are vital, human error remains one of the leading causes of successful cyberattacks. Educating employees about recognizing phishing attempts, safeguarding credentials, and adhering to best practices strengthens the first line of defense against malicious actors. Security training fosters a proactive culture of awareness, empowering individuals to act as vigilant gatekeepers of organizational assets. Beyond enhancing cybersecurity, such training is critical for regulatory compliance and mitigating financial and reputational risks associated with breaches.
Visit our Social Awareness and Training page to learn more about how KnowBe4 can help address this security concern.
Supplemental Materials
Videos and supplemental lessons are invaluable tools for cybersecurity education, offering engaging and effective ways to convey complex concepts. Videos provide visual demonstrations that make abstract threats like phishing, malware, and social engineering tangible, helping learners understand real-world attack scenarios and their impact. Supplemental lessons reinforce this knowledge, allowing participants to dive deeper into specific topics, practice skills, and apply what they’ve learned in practical exercises. Together, these formats cater to various learning styles, ensuring retention and fostering a more informed and vigilant workforce. By making cybersecurity training accessible, interactive, and memorable, videos and supplemental lessons significantly enhance an organization’s ability to build a robust human firewall against cyber threats.
LinkedIn Learning
Beginner:
- Cybersecurity Foundations (Malcolm Shore)
- The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape (Marc Menninger)
- IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts (Lisa Bock)
Intermediate:
- Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity (Sam Sehgal)
- Cybersecurity with Cloud Computing (Malcolm Shore)
- Ethical Hacking: Introduction to Ethical Hacking (Lisa Bock)
- Mitigating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities (Kip Boyle)
- Five Biggest Mistakes of Cybersecurity Programs (Matthew Rosenquist)
Advanced:
- Advanced Cyber Threat Intelligence (Cybrary)
- Measuring and Managing Top Cyber Risks (Kip Boyle)
- Penetration Testing Web Apps with Kali and Burp Suite (Malcom Shore)
- Web Security: OAuth and OpenID Connect (Keith Casey)
- Microservices: Security (Kevin Bowersox)
Coursera
- Google Cybersecurity Professional – Certificate
- Google Cloud Cybersecurity – Certificate
- IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity – Specialization (IBM)
- Cybersecurity for Everyone – Course (University of Maryland – College Park)
- Python for Cybersecurity – Specialization (Infosec)