A free community for exploring cybersecurity before committing
Outer Study is a community for people who are curious about cybersecurity and want to understand the field before choosing a path, course, or career move. It’s a place to ask questions, observe how professionals think, and learn what this work actually looks like without pressure or commitment.
Joining Outer Study is free.
All you need to do is create an account.
What You’ll Get Inside Outer Study
Outer Study is designed to help you build clarity and context around cybersecurity.
Inside the community, you can:
Ask thoughtful questions about cybersecurity roles and paths
Learn how practitioners reason through problems
See how real security conversations differ from tutorials
Explore tools, concepts, and career realities at your own pace
Engage with others who are also figuring things out
There are no deadlines, no required tasks, and no expectations beyond respectful participation.
How Access Works
Outer Study is free to join.
To get access:
Create an account
Log in
Join the community
That’s it. There is no payment required and no obligation to upgrade.