Learn how attackers and defenders think, how data is protected, and how real world systems are attacked and defended in practice.

This module introduces core cyber security concepts by exploring how systems are attacked and defended. You'll discover what the CIA Triad is, how cryptography keeps data safe, and what it means to think like both a hacker and a defender. By the end, you'll have a solid foundation for understanding how cyber attacks happen and how they're stopped

The CIA Triad

Understand the CIA Triad and how it shapes cyber security mindset.

Cryptography Concepts

This room provides an understanding of cryptography in our everyday digital encounters.

Become a Hacker

Explore offensive security, the hacker mindset, and hack a web app to improve security!

Become a Defender

Explore defensive security, cyber infrastructure, and how to protect systems from attacks.

Lock in what you learned with a recap. Earn points and keep your streak.

What are modules?

A learning pathway is made up of modules, and a module is made of bite-sized rooms (think of a room like a mini security lab).

Hierarchical diagram showing how learning pathways contain modules, which contain individual rooms.

Attacks and Defenses

The CIA Triad

Cryptography Concepts

Become a Hacker

Become a Defender

Topic Rewind Recap