TryHackMe Pre Security
TryHackMe's beginner certification and the first step in its certification pathway, sitting below Cyber Security 101 (SEC1). It checks that the technical ground floor is in place before any security training starts: how computers, operating systems, software, networks, and the web actually work, along with a first pass at threats and defenses. TryHackMe pitches it at complete beginners and assumes no prior technical background.
What you'll prove
- Explain what happens inside a computer as it processes, stores, and runs software
- Follow data as it moves between devices, across networks, and through the web
- Spot common threat types and match them to first-line defensive principles
Frequently asked
Is the TryHackMe SEC0 certification job-ready?
No, and TryHackMe is upfront about it, calling SEC0 "not job-ready." What it does is prove the foundations are in place before you move into technical security training, and it gives beginners something verifiable to show for that.
How much does SEC0 cost?
$69, which covers the exam, one free retake, and 3 months of TryHackMe Premium access to the Pre Security and Cyber Security 101 paths. Premium or Max subscribers get 15% off, and a bundle with SEC1 knocks 20% off each cert.
What comes after SEC0?
SEC1, the Cyber Security 101 certification. SEC0 opens the TryHackMe pathway; after SEC1 it branches into SAL1 on the defensive side or PT1 on the offensive side.