Helping, Teaching, and Protecting: What Drives Us
This project was born from the idea of bringing together everyone who is willing to dedicate themselves to learning in this digital environment. That is where the project name comes from: “Project Strengthening Layer 8.” Its name humorously references a well-known joke in the cybersecurity field: the problem is always at Layer 8 (to better understand layers, check the blog for the “OSI Model”). And who is Layer 8? The human being. It is not part of the OSI Model, which has only 7 layers — but it is very much part of the daily life of IT professionals.
We can see that, in the cyber world, the human being is the weakest link in the chain. This is widely known. We are not machines: we have emotions, desires, and goals. And that is exactly where the danger lies.
Humanity took thousands of years to learn how to protect itself, understand dangers and their motivations, and recognize the boundaries between right and wrong. In contrast, the “Information Age” is extremely recent — it is not even 100 years old. So, if we draw a parallel with our history, computing is still in its infancy.
Therefore, you will learn with us, in a fun and free way, the fundamentals of Information Technology and how to navigate this world more safely, rather than simply browsing the internet without awareness. While doors and windows in the physical world are locked, those in the cyber world are wide open. With dedication, effort, and commitment, we will reduce this attack surface.
Welcome to pH.L8 - “Project Strengthening Layer 8”! Together, we will learn and overcome the fear of navigating this environment, because information technology is truly amazing, and learning never ends.
Methodology and Learning
It is important to note that the publication roadmap will not follow a linear learning path. With each publication, a new topic will be introduced, aligned with a broader study sequence and/or specific moments. Therefore, we will not be bound to a fixed roadmap. Trust the process. Read, study, and only then dive deeper into the subject. Learn the basics and build a solid foundation.
Original Language of the Publications
The original language of the publications is 🇧🇷 PT-BR (Brazilian Portuguese). The content will also be available in 🇺🇸 EN-US (American English). In order to optimize the speed between publications, we will use various AI, to perform the translations.