How do you get Avalanche AVAX?

So, I'm curious, how exactly does one acquire Avalanche's AVAX token? Is it through a centralized exchange like Binance or Coinbase? Can I mine it like Bitcoin? Or perhaps there's a more decentralized approach? I'd love to know the different methods and any potential pros and cons associated with each one. And if you could also touch on any security considerations that come into play when obtaining AVAX, that would be greatly appreciated.