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Welcome Contributors!

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the 90 Days of Cybersecurity project! This community-driven initiative relies on contributions from people like you to keep the content fresh, accurate, and helpful for learners worldwide.
This project follows the all-contributors specification. Contributions of any kind are welcome and will be recognized!

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Why Contribute?

By contributing to this project, you:
  • Help aspiring cybersecurity professionals learn and grow
  • Share your expertise and knowledge with the community
  • Build your portfolio and demonstrate your commitment to the field
  • Connect with other cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals
  • Get recognized for your contributions in our contributors list
All contributors are acknowledged using the all-contributors system with emoji keys representing their contribution types.

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Contribution Categories

We welcome various types of contributions. Here’s how you can help:

Documentation

Improve or add to study materials, guides, and learning resources

Tutorials & Guides

Create or enhance tutorials explaining complex cybersecurity concepts

Resource Suggestions

Recommend useful tools, articles, books, courses, or other learning resources

Ideas & Topics

Suggest new topics or areas to be added to the learning materials

Review & Feedback

Provide feedback on existing materials and suggest improvements

Community Support

Answer questions and help others in discussions or GitHub issues

Tests & Quizzes

Add quizzes, challenges, or tests to help learners check their progress

Real-World Applications

Share real-life examples, case studies, or practical applications

Mentoring

Help others with study advice, tips, or host study sessions

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How to Contribute

1

Fork the Repository

Visit the 90 Days of Cybersecurity GitHub repository and fork it to your own GitHub account.
2

Clone Your Fork

Clone the forked repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/90DaysOfCyberSecurity.git
cd 90DaysOfCyberSecurity
3

Create a Branch

Create a new branch for your contribution:
git checkout -b feature/your-contribution-name
Use descriptive branch names like:
  • docs/update-python-resources
  • feature/add-aws-quiz
  • fix/broken-link-security-plus
4

Make Your Changes

Make your improvements or additions to the project. Ensure your changes:
  • Are clear and well-documented
  • Follow the existing formatting and style
  • Include accurate and up-to-date information
  • Have been tested (for links, code, etc.)
5

Commit Your Changes

Commit your changes with a clear, descriptive message:
git add .
git commit -m "Add: Description of your contribution"
Use conventional commit messages: Add:, Update:, Fix:, Remove:, Docs:, etc.
6

Push to Your Fork

Push your changes to your forked repository:
git push origin feature/your-contribution-name
7

Create a Pull Request

Go to the original repository on GitHub and create a Pull Request (PR) from your branch. In your PR:
  • Provide a clear title and description
  • Explain what you changed and why
  • Reference any related issues
  • Be responsive to feedback and questions

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Contribution Guidelines

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Quality Standards

  • Accuracy: Ensure all information is technically accurate and up-to-date
  • Clarity: Write in clear, accessible language suitable for learners
  • Relevance: Keep content focused on cybersecurity learning objectives
  • Attribution: Properly credit sources and original authors
  • Quality: Recommend high-quality, reputable resources
  • Accessibility: Prefer free or affordable resources when possible
  • Current: Ensure resources are maintained and up-to-date
  • Testing: Test all links and resources before submitting
  • Be respectful and inclusive to all community members
  • Provide constructive feedback and criticism
  • Focus on helping learners succeed
  • Avoid spam, self-promotion, or commercial content
  • Report any issues or concerns to project maintainers

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What NOT to Do

Please avoid:
  • Adding paid or affiliate links without disclosure
  • Submitting plagiarized content
  • Making promotional contributions for commercial products
  • Including outdated or inaccurate information
  • Creating low-effort or spam contributions

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Getting Help

GitHub Issues

Ask questions or report problems

Discussions

Join community discussions
If you’re new to GitHub or open source contribution, check out GitHub’s guide on contributing to projects.

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Recognition System

This project uses the all-contributors system to recognize everyone who contributes.

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Emoji Key

Contributions are recognized with emoji badges:
EmojiContribution TypeDescription
📖DocumentationImprovements to documentation
🎓TutorialsCreating or improving tutorials
💡IdeasSuggesting new features or content
🐛Bug ReportsReporting broken links or errors
💬Answering QuestionsHelping others in discussions
🚧MaintenanceRepository maintenance tasks
✅TestsAdding quizzes or practice tests
📆Event OrganizersOrganizing study groups or events
For the complete emoji key and all contribution types, see the all-contributors documentation.

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Current Contributors

We appreciate everyone who has contributed to this project! View our complete contributors list on GitHub.

Become a Contributor

Start contributing today on GitHub

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Thank You!

Your contributions make this project better for everyone. Whether you fix a typo, add a resource, or help answer someone’s question, every contribution matters!
We’re excited to see what you’ll contribute to the 90 Days of Cybersecurity community!

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