The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - Part 2: is it worth it?
by Alexander Oni · All Levels · IT & Software
Learn about Networking, Malware, Encryption, VPNs, Privacy, Email Security, Social Engineering, Backups and so much more
Worth it — 78/100
Strong on every signal. Buy it during a Udemy sale rather than at list price. Last updated 9 months ago.
Rating4.6 / 5adjusted 4.59
Reviews13,686
Students41,953
Video5h 46m59 lectures, 10 sections
Avg lecture5.9 min
Last updatedJan 2026
Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.59; raw 4.6 from 13,686 reviews) | 40 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 21 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Jan 2026) | 18 / 25 |
| Total | 78 / 100 |
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How it compares in Cybersecurity
Ranks #3 of 10 popular Cybersecurity courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.6 is equal to the Cybersecurity median.
| Course | Rating | Score |
|---|---|---|
| The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - Part 1 | 4.6 | 89 |
| Cybersecurity Management with ISO/IEC 27001 | 4.5 | 80 |
| 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 | 13,686 | 5h 46m |
Tracking since 2026-10-10. Snapshots are taken every few days.