Guides
Longer reads that tie the lessons together. Each one ends with something to try.
- 01 What is cybersecurity? What the field actually protects, who it protects it from, and why it matters to you.
- 02 Types of hackers White hat, black hat, grey hat and the rest, and what makes hacking legal or not.
- 03 Common attacks, and how to stop them Phishing, malware, ransomware, brute force and more, each with the defence that beats it.
- 04 Passwords, hashing and 2FA How sites store passwords, why length beats complexity, and why two-factor matters.
- 05 Networking basics IP addresses, ports, DNS and routers, explained without the jargon.
- 06 Linux command line The commands that let you run any server, from moving around to managing services.
- 07 Secure your own server Updates, SSH keys, a firewall and fail2ban: the four things every home server needs.
- 08 Python for beginners Variables, loops, functions and files, then a real security script at the end.
- 09 Starting a career in cyber The main job paths, the skills they need, and a realistic way to begin.
Glossary
Plain-English meanings for the words you'll keep running into.
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