Welcome to my repository Cybersecurity Awareness - a collection of guides, resources, and visuals designed to promote safe online practices for everyone.
This repository blends general awareness tips for everyday users with technical resources for IT learners and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Whether you’re a student, professional, or just curious about staying safe online, you’ll find something here.
(I started this project as part of The Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign and will continue to update this repository when necessary)
- general/ : Guides for everyday users (passwords, phishing, safe browsing, etc.)
- technical/ : Learning materials for IT & cybersecurity learners
- resources/ : Books, websites, free courses, tools, and labs
- visuals/ : Infographics, posters, and awareness campaign materials
Simple guides to help you stay safe:
- Passwords : How to create and manage strong passwords
- Phishing : Spotting and avoiding phishing attempts
- Safe Browsing : Secure browsing practices
- Mobile Safety : Protecting your smartphone
- Social Media Safety : Staying safe on social platforms
Resources for those diving deeper into cybersecurity :
- Network Security : Basics of securing networks
- Ransomware : How it works and how to defend against it
- Malware Analysis : Intro to analyzing malicious software
- Firewall and IDS : How technical controls such as firewall and IDS can be used to strengthen defend againt malicious activities
- Secure Network Configurations : Covers the best practices to ensure a secure network through secure configurations
- Books : Recommended cybersecurity reads
- Websites : Trusted sources and communities
- Free Courses : Learn online at no cost
- Labs : Hands-on practice environments
- Tools : Useful security tools and utilities
Browse the visuals/ folder for:
- Infographics (e.g., strong password samples, phishing awareness)
- Posters for awareness campaigns
- Simple flowcharts (e.g., how ransomware spreads)
- Beginners : Start with the general guides.
- Learners/Professionals : Dive into the technical section.
- Everyone : Explore resources and visuals for quick learning.
Contributions are welcome! If you have:
- Tips, guides, or infographics to share
- Tools, books, or course recommendations
- Improvements to existing content
Please check the CONTRIBUTING.md file and open a pull request.
Or message me through my socials with your contribution.
This project is licensed under the MIT License: free to use and share for educational purposes.
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Small habits like using strong passwords, enabling 2FA, and staying cautious online make a big difference.