| S.No | Fields | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Networking | Foundation for understanding how data moves between systems, including network layers, protocols, IP addressing, and routing. |
| 2 | Web Fundamentals | Core of most attack surfaces; covers HTTP/HTTPS, HTML, JavaScript, APIs, databases, and the client-server model. |
| 3 | Basic Programming Languages | Learning programming basics in languages like Python, C, or JavaScript to write scripts, automate tasks, and exploit vulnerabilities. |
| 4 | Linux | Command-line OS powering most servers, often targeted or used by attackers. |
| 5 | Cryptography | The science of securing communication through encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and key management. |
| S.No | Fields | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethical hacking | Legal hacking to find and report security weaknesses using reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting techniques. |
| 2 | Penetration Testing | Simulated attacks to assess and strengthen security defenses across networks, web apps, and systems. |
| 3 | Digital Forecsics | Investigating cyber incidents by collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence from devices, memory, and networks |
| 4 | Powershell | Windows scripting for system automation and exploitation. |
| 5 | Reverse Engineering | Analyzing compiled software or malware to understand its functionality, discover vulnerabilities, and develop countermeasures. |
| S.No | Fields | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virtual Box - Network Chuck | Beginner-friendly guide to installing, configuring, and using VirtualBox for running multiple virtual machines for cybersecurity and IT labs. |
| 2 | Virtual Box - David Bombal | Step-by-step tutorial on setting up VirtualBox, creating virtual machines, configuring networking, and integrating with penetration testing tools. |
| 3 | Proxmox | Introduction to Proxmox VE, an open-source virtualization platform, covering installation, virtual machine management, and advanced networking. |
| S.No | Course Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Try Hack Me | Gamified labs for beginners to advanced. Start with Pre Security, Cyber Security 101 & Junior Penetration Tester paths |
| 2 | Hack The Box | Realistic labs; more advanced than THM. Start with "Starting Point". |
| 3 | Portswigger Web Security | |
| 4 | OWASP Juice Shop | Vulnerable web app for practicing web attacks. |
| 5 | Over The Wire | CLI-based challenges; great to improve Linux & basic hacking skills. |
| S.No | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OWASP Top 10 | Most common web vulnerabilities. |
| 2 | MITRE AtTACK Framework | Real-world tactics & techniques used by attackers. |
| 3 | CVE | Public list of security flaws. |
| 4 | ExploitDB | Database of public exploits and POCs. |
| 5 | NIST | US-based standard for cybersecurity best practices. |
| 6 | Cyber Kill Chain | Phases of an attack, helps defenders understand attack flow. |
| S.No | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OWASP Cheat Sheets | Simple explanations of web security practices |
| 5 | Hack Sheets |
| S.No | Channel Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Network Cuck | Fun, beginner-friendly tutorials on networking, Linux, cybersecurity, coffee-themed hacking, and IT certifications. |
| 2 | David Bombal | Fun, beginner-friendly tutorials on networking, Linux, cybersecurity, coffee-themed hacking, and IT certifications. |
| 9 | John Hammond | Explores low-level computing concepts, reverse engineering, binary exploitation, and security research in detail. |
| 7 | The Cyber Mentor | CTF walkthroughs, reverse engineering tutorials, bug bounty deep-dives, and hacker mindset discussions. |
| 3 | Low Level | Bug bounty hunting tips, web security tutorials, exploitation techniques, and vulnerability analysis. |
| 4 | LiveOverflow | Ethical hacking, penetration testing tutorials, cybersecurity tools training, and OSCP preparation. |
| 5 | Mad Hat | Penetration testing, networking, certification prep (OSCP, CEH), and practical cybersecurity courses. |
| 6 | HackerSploit | Short, engaging videos on computer science concepts, cryptography, cybersecurity, and hacking explained for all audiences. |
| 8 | Computerphile | CTF challenges, malware analysis, scripting, exploit development, and deep security investigations. |
| 10 | PwnFunction | Highly visual, easy-to-follow breakdowns of web hacking concepts, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques. |
| S.No | Course Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Cybersecurity Professional | A beginner-friendly professional certificate covering cybersecurity fundamentals, threat detection, incident response, networking basics, and hands-on labs for entry-level roles. |
| 2 | PentesterLab | Practical, hands-on platform for learning web application security through guided exercises, covering vulnerabilities like SQLi, XSS, CSRF, authentication flaws, and more. |
| 3 | Application security | A free, structured, web-focused security training program covering secure coding, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and defensive programming best practices. |