Build and evidence the skills to get a job in cyber security
Activities and ideas for you to get curious about to build fluency in cyber skills.
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Keep track of activities you've completed.
Build a portfolio and CyBOK profile.
Pick a route to upskill
Explore our courses and pathways for specific areas.
Or build your own path from our ideas.
Complete the activities in order
Or let your curiosity guide you.
Our activities can be completed in the order that suits you.
Tick the activities off as you complete them
Completed activities are saved to your portfolio.
Your portfolio shows your strengths.
Your CyBOK profile can act as a guide where to explore next.
Share your portfolio
Include your portfolio when applying for a job.
Talk about the activities you've completed.
Evidence the skills you've gained.
Boot to single user mode and reset the root password
Single user mode in Linux allows only the root user to perform tasks. It is usually used for maintenance and troubleshooting, for example, resetting a forgotten root password, or solving file system failures.