Looking for Beginner-Friendly Cybersecurity Resources for My 14-Year-Old Son

G'day everyone,

My 14-year-old son has recently developed a strong interest in cybersecurity, and I want to help him find good free resources to learn the basics. He’s really eager to dive in, but he’s struggling to find beginner-friendly material—especially since most structured courses seem geared toward those with an IT background or a degree.

I’d love to hear from the community about any free online courses, websites, hands-on labs, YouTube channels, or interactive learning platforms that would be a good starting point for a teenager who’s curious and motivated to learn. Ideally, I’m looking for content that’s engaging, beginner-friendly, and helps build foundational skills in areas like ethical hacking, network security, OSINT, or general cybersecurity principles.

If you’ve got any recommendations—whether it’s CTF challenges, gamified platforms, or just solid beginner guides—I’d really appreciate it!

Also any good "networking for beginners" references?

Thanks in advance!