Cybersecurity Awareness: Defense Done Differently

Cybersecurity awareness isn’t about scaring people into strong passwords or another set of “dos and don’ts” you’ll forget tomorrow. It’s about giving you the tools and knowledge to stop attackers in their tracks—before they have the chance to make headlines.

Here, you’ll find hands-on resources, events, and challenges to help uplevel your skills, and practical tips to make security second nature, whether you’re brand new to cybersecurity or looking to sharpen your defenses.

Get the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Down

Strong defenses start with the basics. Our Cybersecurity Glossary makes it easy to learn the terms, tactics, and tradecraft attackers use—so you can spot threats faster and respond smarter.

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Explore the Hottest Tradecraft and Hacker Tactics

Join us for Tradecraft Tuesday, a monthly session covering threat actor tactics on the rise, recent, real-life security incidents, and methods you can use to defend against threats.

Register to Watch Live

October gets busy. Webinars, live workshops, in-person meetups—you name it. Check out our event calendar, mark your favorites, and learn how to take the fight to the attackers

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Events

Capture The Flag: Test Your Skills

Think you can outsmart a hacker? Prove it. Our interactive Capture The Flag challenge lets you step into the attacker’s shoes, so you can beat them at their own game.

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