Laptop for cibersecurity. ~1300€ Portugal
Hi everyone
This is my first time here and on the cibersecurity world and Im going to do a 2 years course and i cant find a laptop that’s not overpriced with the specifications that they ask me
Im going to put the specifications here:
In the Technological Specialization Course for Cybersecurity Specialist (b-Learning), which is conducted in a hybrid model—either fully or partially in the FaD format—participants must ensure they meet the following technical requirements:
• Computer with a microprocessor of x64 architecture featuring at least 6 physical cores (AMD Ryzen 5 Zen+ (2nd generation) / Intel i5 (8th generation) or higher) and at least 32GB of RAM;
• Internal SSD with at least 1TB. Internet access with a speed that allows streaming HD video; WebCam;
• Speakers with a microphone or a headset (headset recommended due to background noise);
THE FORM:
LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
-1300€ (Portugal)
Are you open to refurbs/used?
-No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
-I wanted a good perfirmance for cibersecurity, VMs, etc, and a good battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you?
-I dont want a heavy laptop because im going to carry it everyday
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
-N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
-No
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
-No
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
-No
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
-Just having what i asked for on the budget i have
Thanks guys
Posted Apr 3, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC