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Introduction to Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacker

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Two entry courses into cyber security from Cisco, with labs that run in the browser.

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Provider
Cisco Networking Academy
What you get
a digital badge
Weight on a CV
strong brand
Time cost
~40 h
Validity
No cut-off date
Language
in English
Verified
7 August 2026

What this is

Introduction to Cybersecurity explains the basics: attack types, social engineering, layered defence, career paths. Ethical Hacker goes further with practical exercises in reconnaissance, scanning and exploitation, all inside a controlled environment.

Both end in a Credly badge. Junior SOC and security roles in Georgia ask for exactly this kind of baseline evidence before anyone discusses a paid certification with you.

Who it is for

Anyone moving into security who needs a start that is hands-on rather than purely theoretical.

How to get it

  1. 1Open Cisco Networking Academy and create a free account. No card is asked for at any point.
  2. 2Work through the material, ~40 h in total. It is self-paced, so the time is yours to spread.
  3. 3Complete every module. The document is issued on completion, not on an exam result.
  4. 4Claim the badge and attach it to your LinkedIn profile, with the verification link.

From Georgia

Both courses are free on netacad.com and run from the browser. No virtual machine required.

Where this helps

Live remote vacancies in the same direction. You apply on the employer's own site; the board itself is written in Georgian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Introduction to Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacker really free?

Two entry courses into cyber security from Cisco, with labs that run in the browser. The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a digital badge. Checked against Cisco Networking Academy's own page on 7 August 2026.

How long does Introduction to Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacker take?

Cisco Networking Academy states roughly 40 hours. It is self-paced, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.

Can I take it from Georgia?

Both courses are free on netacad.com and run from the browser. No virtual machine required.

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