The Little Cyber Engineer

Cybersecurity is colorful and fun in this book, full of rhymes and whimsical illustrations, making it the perfect introduction to IT Security for children…and even some adults!

Are we living in a world where all hackers are evil and pie-eating robots hide inside of servers? Struggling to simplify the complex world of cybersecurity is now a thing of the past! Sure to be a bedtime favorite, this fun-to-follow book is full of rhymes and whimsical illustrations, making it the perfect introduction to IT Security for children…and even some adults! Going beyond just teaching kids about cyberbullying, this book hits on various topics from servers and networks, to the different types of hackers, and introduces a new category of career possibilities. Written and illustrated by a mother who has spent over a decade in IT Security empowering and educating children and adults in the world of technology.

Amber DeVilbiss is the author/illustrator of The Little Cyber Engineer and is a cybersecurity advisor with 14+ years of experience in information security. Determined to make the world of cybersecurity fun and accessible for everyone, she began using her creativity and quirkiness to create video content for various technical topics - one video, in particular, earned her the #1 most-watched cybersecurity video on TikTok. With a passion for giving back, she is actively involved in charitable projects and sits on the board of directors for LIFT Women in Security. In 2022 she founded Teach Kids Tech, a public charity that provides children in underserved communities with access to technical literature and educational opportunities in Colorado. Above all, she is a proud mother to her 10-year-old son, who is the entire inspiration for this book.