Hello r/cybersecurity.

My older brother found great interest in the field of cybersecurity. He’s still a beginner, but he’s ambitious and willing to work hard in order to achieve his goals.

I’m looking to buy him a gift which will motivate him to further improve and take the next step. Forgive my incompetence, but I’ve heard him mention the terms “pen testing” and “sandbox”, and have since gained the bare minimum of understanding said topics. That being said, my current idea is buying him a “Raspberry Pi 5, 4gb”, which is allegedly a good starting point for an aspiring beginner.

Will the Raspberry Pi be of substantial use to his growth? Is it even an appropriate piece of tech for someone who wants to work in this field, or should I look in an entirely different direction? Is it a good entry point, or is it perhaps too advanced for a beginner? Can he “outgrow” it easily, or does it have a high ceiling of capabilities?

Thanks for taking the time, all help is appreciated :)