Everything You Need to Get Started
Handpicked, beginner-friendly resources. All free unless marked.
TryHackMe
Beginner-friendly gamified cybersecurity training. The best starting point.
Visit SiteHackTheBox
Realistic lab challenges for intermediate/advanced learners.
Visit SiteCybrary
Structured video courses for every cybersecurity domain.
Visit SiteSANS Cyber Aces
Free foundational courses in OS, networking, and security.
Visit SiteProfessor Messer (Security+)
The best free CompTIA Security+ study resource available.
Watch NowNetworkChuck
Engaging networking and cybersecurity tutorials for beginners.
Watch NowJohn Hammond
CTF walkthroughs, malware analysis, and security research.
Watch NowThe Cyber Mentor
Practical ethical hacking courses and career advice.
Watch NowThe Web Application Hacker's Handbook
Definitive guide to web app pentesting. A must-read for specialists.
Find on AmazonHacking: The Art of Exploitation
Deep technical intro to exploit development and low-level security.
Find on AmazonKali Linux
The industry-standard penetration testing operating system.
DownloadWireshark
The world's foremost network protocol analyzer for traffic inspection.
DownloadPicoCTF
Beginner-friendly CTF by Carnegie Mellon University. A great first competition.
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