Your Beginner Cyber Pathway
New to all of this? You're in exactly the right place. I'll walk you through cybersecurity one step at a time — no experience needed, no jargon dumps, no pressure. Start at the top and work your way down: each stage builds on the last, and you'll earn a badge for every one you finish. Ready? Let's go.
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Stage 1
Start Here
EveryoneEverything in security stands on three simple ideas. Nail these and the rest clicks into place — so let's start right here.
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Stage 2
Know the Threats
EveryoneYou can't defend against what you can't recognize. Let's meet the attacks you'll actually run into online.
Threat Spotter -
Stage 3
Protect Yourself
EveryoneTime to lock your own doors. These are the habits that keep you — and everyone who trusts you — safe starting today.
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Stage 4
Under the Hood
EveryoneNow that you care about staying safe, let's peek at how the internet actually moves — and hides — your data.
Net Runner -
Stage 5
Get Hands-On
Aspiring ProReady to touch the tools the pros use every day? Don't worry — we'll take it one command at a time.
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Stage 6
Go Further
Aspiring ProYou've built a real foundation. Here's what happens when things break — and where this path can take your career.
Pathfinder
Where this path leads
Finish the pathway and you won't just "know some cyber" — you'll have the exact foundation every analyst, defender, and ethical hacker starts from. When you're ready for the next step, here's where to go.