Cybersecurity · Ethical Hacking
The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - Part 1: is it worth it?
by Alexander Oni · Beginner · IT & Software
Learn Cyber Security concepts such as hacking, malware, firewalls, worms, phishing, encryption, biometrics, BYOD & more
Strong on every signal. Buy it during a Udemy sale rather than at list price. Updated 2 months ago — actively maintained.
Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.6; raw 4.6 from 58,656 reviews) | 40 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 24 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Aug 2026) | 25 / 25 |
| Total | 89 / 100 |
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How it compares in Cybersecurity
Ranks #1 of 10 popular Cybersecurity courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.6 is equal to the Cybersecurity median.
| Course | Rating | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Management with ISO/IEC 27001 | 4.5 | 80 |
| The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - Part 2 | 4.6 | 78 |
| AI for Writing and Communicating | 4.8 | 73 |
| AI Fundamentals | 4.5 | 72 |
| AI for Research and Insights | 4.6 | 71 |
| AI for Content Creation | 4.8 | 71 |
| AI for Data Analysis | 4.6 | 68 |
| AI for Brainstorming and Planning | 4.6 | 67 |
When to buy
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Tracked history
| Date | Rating | Reviews | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 4.6 | 58,656 | 7h 56m |
Tracking since 2026-10-10. Snapshots are taken every few days.