Cybersecurity skill path: learn the basics with free games
The Cybersecurity path at White Fortress Academy is a set of 4 free browser games: Phishing Detective, Password Fortress, Cyber Safety Escape Room and Cyber Ethics Choices. Together they practise Phishing identification, Social engineering, Email security, Password strength, Passphrases, Password managers. Pass every game with 70% or more, then the 15-question final exam, to earn the Cybersecurity certificate.
Games in the Cybersecurity path
Phishing Detective
Inspect emails, SMS and login pages. Check senders, links and urgency, then decide: safe or phishing?
- Phishing identification
- Social engineering
- Email security
Password Fortress
Forge passwords for each character and watch a live crack-time meter. Unlock passphrases and MFA.
- Password strength
- Passphrases
- Password managers
- MFA
Cyber Safety Escape Room
Your PC has been "hacked". Solve security puzzles to unlock each lock and escape before time runs out.
- Passwords
- Phishing
- Malware
- Privacy
- 2FA
Cyber Ethics Choices
A story-driven game of tough calls. Your choices shape your reputation, career and the law.
- Cyber ethics
- Legal awareness
- Responsible disclosure
Skill tracks inside this path
- Safe Online: Phishing Detective, Password Fortress
- Cyber Awareness: Cyber Safety Escape Room, Cyber Ethics Choices
How the certificate works
Each game awards up to three stars; you need 70% or more to pass it. Once every game in the path is passed, the final exam opens: 15 random questions from a larger bank, 12 minutes, 70% to pass. Your progress is saved in your own browser, so no sign-up is needed.
Questions people ask
What is the Cybersecurity path?
The Cybersecurity path at White Fortress Academy is a set of 4 free browser games: Phishing Detective, Password Fortress, Cyber Safety Escape Room and Cyber Ethics Choices. Together they practise Phishing identification, Social engineering, Email security, Password strength, Passphrases, Password managers. Pass every game with 70% or more, then the 15-question final exam, to earn the Cybersecurity certificate.
How do I earn the Cybersecurity certificate?
Pass every game in the path with a score of 70% or more, then pass the timed final exam for the path: 15 mixed questions in 12 minutes, 70% to pass. The certificate shows your name and can be printed or shared.
Do I need any experience to start?
The path starts with Phishing Detective (All level). If you are unsure whether you are ready, the 5-minute placement quiz recommends a first game.
Are there shorter certificates inside the Cybersecurity path?
Yes. The path includes 2 shorter skill tracks that need no final exam: Safe Online (Phishing Detective + Password Fortress). Cyber Awareness (Cyber Safety Escape Room + Cyber Ethics Choices).
How can I learn cybersecurity basics for free?
Begin with the habits that stop most everyday attacks: spotting phishing, using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, and knowing the rules about privacy and the law. This path teaches them through four free browser games, from Phishing Detective to Cyber Ethics Choices, with no sign-up.
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