Cybrary

Certification prep publisher

Cybrary offers cybersecurity video courses, virtual labs and practice tests through a free tier and paid subscription.

Pricing model
Free account plus a paid subscriptionInsider Pro
Typical price
$49.17/monthOr $24.58/month billed annually (about $295/year) with the current 50% annual discount
Free options
Free account with the first course of each career path, the…Free account with the first course of each career path, the first module of each cert prep path and one intro lab per path, limited to 10 activities a day. There is no free trial of Insider Pro.
Refunds
No refunds on subscriptions, and you must cancel before the…No refunds on subscriptions, and you must cancel before the renewal date to avoid being charged again.
Access
Full catalog access lasts only while Insider Pro is active,…Full catalog access lasts only while Insider Pro is active, and it auto-renews monthly or annually until you cancel.

Strengths and watch-outs

Strengths

  • Lower monthly price than the broader IT libraries, with a free account to try the start of each path
  • Labs and practice tests are included in Insider Pro
  • Broad cybersecurity and risk-management catalog in one place
  • Includes CEUs and certificates of completion

Watch out for

  • Subscriptions auto-renew and are not refundable, even if you notice right away
  • Free courses stop at a paid chapter, so the free tier is a preview of each path
  • Cybrary certificates of completion are not industry certifications

What learners say

Renewals and refunds draw the most complaints

Trustpilot reviewers report being charged for another year with no notice, and being refused a refund shortly after buying.

Free courses hit a paywall

Trustpilot reviewers say courses marketed as free ended in a paid chapter. One long-time member says nearly every course now has one.

CISSP course covers some topics well, others not at all

A 2020 r/cissp post from someone who passed rates Cybrary's CISSP course (Kelly Handerhan) 3 out of 5. It explains what it covers very well, such as Kerberos and the SSL handshake, but entire topics are missing.

Ratings

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Trustpilot2.01552026-10View ↗

On CertUp

CRISC

Six-hour overview

ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Cert Prep

Cybrary's 6 h 3 min course, released in December 2025, covers the four CRISC domains. It connects them to real-world frameworks and case studies.

Great fit if you already have LinkedIn Learning and want an overview

Poor fit if you are new to risk and want full depth; choose Doshi's Masterclass

See all CRISC courses →

Best for / not for

Best for

  • Learners studying security certifications who want video plus labs in one subscription
  • CISSP candidates who want Kelly Handerhan's course as a supplement to other materials

Not for

  • Anyone who might forget to cancel before a renewal date, given the no-refund policy
  • Learners who need deep coverage of every exam domain; some learners found topics missing

Alternatives

FAQ

Is Cybrary legit?

Yes, it is a real cybersecurity training company founded in 2015. Complaints on Trustpilot focus on billing, renewals and refunds rather than the content.

Does Cybrary give refunds?

No. Cybrary does not refund subscriptions, so cancel before your renewal date if you don't want to continue.

How much is Cybrary Insider Pro?

$49.17/month, or $24.58/month billed annually with the current 50% discount. There is no free trial, but the free account lets you try part of each path.

Is Cybrary worth it for CEH or CISSP?

It is a low-cost option, especially for CISSP, but pair it with a book or second source because some domains get lighter coverage.

Last updated October 2026