Favorite Resources

General Learning Resources:

  • Udemy - I use this for just about anything, certifications, new skills, hobbies, it really has everything. Never buy a course at full price, there are always sales where you can get the course for around $20 or less
  • YouTube Channels
  • Podcast
    • Darknet Diaries (available on Spotify, iTunes, RSS and more) my all time favorite, cool stories about famous hacks, nation state APTs, and stories from notable hackers
    • Unsupervised Learning more technical podcast about modern technology and cybersecurity

Networking:

  • Study-CCNA in conjunction with Cisco’s Packet Tracer can teach you everything you need to know regarding basic networking protocols and network engineering
  • GNS3 - Network focused virtualization platform, more complex than Packet Tracer but supports other vendor platforms

Linux:

  • OverTheWire - Great place to get started learning basic Linux commands
  • LinuxJourney - Interactive explanation of commands, utilities, processes, services, and all things linux

Windows:

  • Microsoft Learn - customize your learning track based off of experience and interests
  • UnderTheWire - Interactive way to learn PowerShell

Cybersecurity/Ethical Hacking

  • TryHackMe - Hacking tutorials for beginners, includes instructions and lessons

  • HackTheBox - More advanced environment to practice your hacking skills (you may need to hack your way in)

Assembly Language/Reverse Engineering: