Security is stronger when we share it
8kSec was built by researchers who learned from an open community. We give back the same way — with free tools, free labs, open research, and access for people who can't always pay for it. Here's how you can benefit and get involved.
Get InvolvedStudents trained worldwide
Battlegrounds labs, always
Research, published publicly
Our Community Initiatives
Free Learning Roadmaps
Structured, self-paced roadmaps that guide you from fundamentals to advanced skills in mobile and AI security — free to follow, whether or not you ever take a paid course with us.
Explore the roadmaps8kSec Battlegrounds
Free, hands-on CTF-style challenges across Android, iOS, ARM, and AI. Sharpen real exploitation skills at no cost — no purchase, no catch.
Enter the BattlegroundsResearch & Responsible Disclosure
We publish original security research, technical deep-dives, and vulnerability findings — openly and responsibly disclosed — to raise the bar for the whole ecosystem.
Read our research blogScholarships & Free Seats
Sponsored and discounted training seats for students, career-changers, veterans, and underrepresented groups who want to break into security but face financial barriers.
Apply for a scholarshipTraining for Nonprofits & At-Risk Groups
Free and heavily discounted mobile-security training and guidance for NGOs, journalists, and human-rights defenders who face real-world mobile surveillance and spyware threats.
Request supportCommunity Meetups & Events
We sponsor and support security meetups, student groups, CTFs, and conference villages. If you run a community event that aligns with our mission, we want to help.
Partner on an eventApply or Reach Out
Whether you're a student looking for a scholarship, a nonprofit that needs mobile-security guidance, or an organizer who wants us to support your event — tell us about it and we'll do our best to help.
Email: community@8ksec.io
We review requests on a rolling basis and prioritize impact. Please share as much context as you can.