Learning Resources
A curated collection of resources I’m using (and have found valuable) on my cybersecurity journey.
Online Platforms
Hands-On Practice
- TryHackMe - My primary learning platform. Guided learning paths, great for beginners
- OverTheWire - War games for practising Linux and security basics
- HackTheBox - Penetration testing labs with retired machine write-ups
OSINT Learning
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) has become a fascinating area for me - it scratches that puzzle-solving itch perfectly.
Resources & Guides:
- Bellingcat - Investigative journalism using OSINT techniques. Excellent case studies and methodology breakdowns
YouTube Channels:
- Bendobrown - OSINT investigations and techniques
- The Intel Lab - Intelligence analysis and OSINT methodology
- David Bombal - Networking, security, and OSINT content
- Gralhix - OSINT tutorials and walkthroughs
- OSINT Curious - Dedicated OSINT community and techniques
Video Learning
- Cybrary - Free cybersecurity courses
- Professor Messer - CompTIA certification prep
Books
Reading list coming soon
Tools
Security Tools I’m Learning
- Nmap - Network scanning and enumeration
- Burp Suite - Web application testing
- Wireshark - Network traffic analysis
- Metasploit - Exploitation framework
OSINT Tools
- Maltego - Link analysis and data visualisation
- theHarvester - Email, subdomain, and name gathering
- Shodan - Search engine for internet-connected devices
- Google Dorking - Advanced search operators for finding exposed data
- Wayback Machine - Historical website snapshots
- ExifTool - Metadata extraction from images and files
Communities
- /r/netsec - Network security news and discussion
- /r/cybersecurity - General cybersecurity community
- /r/OSINT - Open source intelligence community
- Discord servers - Many platforms have active Discord communities
This list is updated as I discover new resources. If you have recommendations, let me know!