By Nicole Dove
Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals
The future of cybersecurity will be secured by people who understand the fundamentals.
While cyber threats continue to evolve, many of today’s most significant breaches still begin with overlooked fundamentals. Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals provides a practical, approachable introduction to the concepts, technologies, and disciplines that form the backbone of modern cybersecurity, helping readers understand not only how cybersecurity works, but why it matters.
Blending technical foundations with business context, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the field while exploring the diverse domains, career paths, and professionals that work together to protect today’s organizations.
Whether you’re beginning your cybersecurity journey, collaborating with security teams, or expanding your understanding beyond your area of expertise, Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals provides the knowledge and confidence to continue learning, growing, and contributing in an increasingly digital world.
Foundations & Futures
Corporate Partnership Program
Expand Cybersecurity Education, Strengthen Your Workforce & Create Lasting Impact
Foundations & Futures is the official corporate partnership program supporting Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals. Organizations purchase Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals directly through O’Reilly’s Corporate Sales Program and choose where those books create the greatest impact:
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Employees
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University partners
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Nonprofit organizations
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Or a combination of both
Foundations & Futures expands access to cybersecurity education by helping organizations invest in employees, students, and nonprofit communities through sponsored copies of Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
By investing in cybersecurity education today, you’re helping prepare the professionals who will secure tomorrow’s organizations.
Why Partner?
Partnership Levels
Impact Partner
Strengthen cybersecurity knowledge across your workforce or community.
Leadership Partner
Expand cybersecurity education through a broader organizational investment.
Visionary Partner
Create lasting impact by helping shape the future of cybersecurity education.
Impact Partner
100 Books, Starting at $3,000*
Best for organizations looking to support employee development or invest in cybersecurity workforce education.
Includes
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Purchase books directly through O’Reilly’s Corporate Sales Program using publisher bulk pricing
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Flexible book distribution:
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Employees
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University partners
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Nonprofit organizations
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A combination of recipients
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Foundations & Futures Facilitator Guide to help managers, instructors, and discussion leaders maximize the learning experience
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Recognition as a Foundations & Futures Impact Partner (optional)
Leadership Partner
250 Books, Starting at $7,500*
Ideal for organizations making a broader investment in cybersecurity education and professional development.
Includes everything in the Impact Partnership, plus:
Exclusive Virtual Author Conversation
A private 60-minute moderated discussion and live audience Q&A with Nicole Dove exploring topics such as:
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Why cybersecurity fundamentals matter in the age of AI
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Building security-minded organizations
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Leadership lessons from writing Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals
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Preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals
Visionary Partner
500 Books, Starting at $15,000*
Tailored for organizations making a transformational investment in cybersecurity education and workforce development.
Includes everything in the Impact Partnership, plus:
Private Executive Keynote
A private keynote presentation by Nicole Dove for your organization. Founding Visionary Partnerships are intentionally limited and designed for organizations seeking a highly customized collaboration.
Need a different level of investment?
We recognize that every organization has unique workforce development goals. We’d be happy to discuss a customized partnership that aligns with your objectives.
*Estimated investment based on current publisher bulk pricing through O’Reilly’s Corporate Sales Program. Final pricing is confirmed by O’Reilly at the time of purchase.
How it Works
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Choose your Foundations & Futures partnership level
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Purchase books directly through O’Reilly’s Corporate Sales Program with exclusive publisher pricing
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