# What is Orion Cyber? Hi everybody! Orion Cyber is an initiative that I've launched to provide cybersecurity and IT professionals resources and a community space for career development and collaboration. Getting your first job in cybersecurity will likely be the most challenging part of your journey. When I was working on breaking into the cybersecurity field, there were some great minds and incredibly sacrificial people who helped myself and many others be successful. Orion Cyber is my small way of giving back to the community. Contributing our collective knowledge and personal experiences to the benefit of others is the reason Orion Cyber exists. For the benefit of our peers. # What Does Orion Cyber Have to Offer? When I first started working in 2017, I delivered pizzas. Fast forward to today, I'm beginning work as an Information Security Analyst. I know what it's like knowing very little about IT and going on to forge your own path. **It's not easy, but nothing worth getting *is*.** There isn't a secret formula or magical story. The goal isn't to have a massive following, become super famous or get as many clicks as possible. Orion Cyber aims to help as many people as possible develop actionable and practical plans that will ultimately result in them getting a job in cybersecurity. The landscape is ever changing. We want to help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters when just starting out. ## Discord Our [Discord](https://discord.io/orioncyber) community is where we're most active, discussing everything from projects we're working on, to the benefits of different cyber ranges for hands on training, to the latest video games that look fun. Pop in, introduce yourself and come be a part of our community! ## Knowledge Base This knowledge base is poised to be the most complete collection of information Orion Cyber has to offer that primarily will bring you closer to obtaining your first cybersecurity position. **We don't want to just be another 'link dump'.** If a resource is shared, it will be clearly stated why it will provide value in your journey. There is a lot of information out there about what you need to break into the field. Some helpful, and some not so much. We want to help you put aside the things that aren't so important and bring attention to the resources that matter most, moving you closer to professional success. > [!warning] Please note that the Orion Cyber knowledge base is still a work in progress, and each week new posts will be added and announced via the [Orion Cyber Discord](https://discord.io/orioncyber) server.