The foundation for high school and college students looking to break into the tech industry — what IT and cybersecurity are, the core concepts underneath them, and a quickstart path to your first steps.
In plain English: a free, curated list of resources for people starting or growing a career in cybersecurity.
Think of IT as the nervous system of the modern world. Professionals build and maintain the networks, servers, and devices that allow society to function digitally.
If IT is the nervous system, cybersecurity is the immune system. It protects digital health by identifying and neutralizing threats like malware and hackers.
How devices talk. Key terms: IP addresses, DNS (the internet's phonebook), and the OSI model.
The bridge between user and hardware. Master Windows and learn to love Linux — the industry standard.
The art of secret writing. Encryption ensures your private data stays private using mathematical keys.
Ensuring people are who they say they are, using MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and biometrics.
The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time is now.
Part of the Cybersecurity Resource Hub Project
