Professional certificatesThe beginner certification for getting started in cyber
Built for absolute beginners, SEC0 proves your technical knowledge and capabilities, providing the best entry point into cyber security training.
Why get TryHackMe SEC0 certified?
Stand out with SEC0
Accessible, hands on certifications for complete beginners are rare. SEC0 raises the standard with a practical, real world exam designed to assess your understanding of how systems, networks, and the internet work, the foundations cyber security relies on.
- Official proof of your knowledge
- Show commitment and progress
- Demonstrate readiness for future cyber training
Industry recognised
Trusted by more than 8+ million users, TryHackMe is the world's largest cyber security platform. Built with industry experts, SEC0 equips you with skills valued by top cyber security employers.
- Gain a competitive edge
- Prove professional readiness
Flexible learning
SEC0 is delivered through a guided, beginner-safe pathway that lets you learn at your own pace, revisit concepts, and build understanding step by step.
- Comprehensive training for all skill levels
- Fits around your work or studies
Key skills evaluated in TryHackMe SEC0
Computer Fundamentals
Understand how computers process, store, and manage information.
Operating System Fundamentals
Explain how operating systems manage files, users, and processes.
Software Basics
Understand how software is structured and how programs execute.
Network Communication
Explain how devices communicate and how data moves across networks.
Web & Internet Foundations
Understand how the web, browsers, and online services function.
Security Awareness
Recognise basic threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive principles.
Getting TryHackMe SEC0 certified
Complete the learning
Complete the Pre Security learning pathway to develop core technical understanding of how computers, operating systems, networks, and the internet function — the foundations required before diving into cyber security.
Start the exam
Apply your foundational skills in a theoritical and practical exam that tests real understanding, not memorisation. The exam assesses your ability to think technically and solve problems with systems, networks, and web technologies.
Get certified and progress with confidence
After you pass, you'll receive your SEC0 certificate and digital badge that you can share with employers or on LinkedIn. Use your SEC0 certification as verified proof that you've built the right foundations and are ready to continue your cyber security journey with SEC1 and beyond.
The exam details
24-Hour Window
Complete the exam at your own pace within 24 hours.
€59
Already a Premium or Max subscriber? Enjoy a 15% discount on the exam fee.
Learning included
Get 3 months of premium access to Pre Security and Cyber Security 101 paths.
1 free retake
If you don't pass on your first attempt, we've got you covered with one free retake.
Building the certification
Industry Research
Validated beginner skills with managers and practitioners.
Learning Insights
Shaped by Pre Security path and learner insights.
Real Tasks
Scenarios reflect how technology works in practice.
Expert Reviewed
Reviewed by instructors to ensure objective validity.
Progression Ready
Designed to support confident progression into SEC1.
