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Security Forums

General cybersecurity discussion forums

Wilders Security Forums

General Security

One of the oldest and most respected security forums covering a wide range of topics from malware removal to enterprise security.

500K+ members

Reddit r/netsec

Technical Security

Technical information security content and discussion focused on network and application security.

1.2M+ members

Large community focused on computer security, programming, and technology discussions.

4M+ members

OWASP Community

Web Security

Open Web Application Security Project community forums for web security discussions.

250K+ members

Specialized Forums

Forums focused on specific security domains

Malware Analysis

Technical Security

Forum dedicated to malware analysis, reverse engineering, and threat intelligence.

100K+ members

Discussion around exploits, vulnerabilities, and penetration testing techniques.

300K+ members

Digital Forensics Forum

Technical Security

Community for digital forensics professionals to discuss techniques and tools.

150K+ members

Security Stack Exchange

Technical Security

Q&A site for information security professionals, with high-quality technical discussions.

700K+ members

Stack Overflow Security

Technical Security

Q&A for professional and enthusiast programmers covering security topics.

Unknown members

Learning Platforms & CTFs

Hands-on learning platforms and Capture The Flag communities

TryHackMe

Hacking

Platform for learning cybersecurity through hands-on virtual labs and challenges.

Unknown members

Cybersecurity training platform offering courses and skill development paths.

Unknown members

CTFtime

Hacking

Central platform for Capture The Flag events, teams, and writeups.

Unknown members

Free online web security training from the creators of Burp Suite.

Unknown members

Wargame challenges focused on teaching security concepts in a hands-on manner.

Unknown members

CyberDefenders

Technical Security

Platform offering blue team and defensive security challenges and training.

Unknown members

PentesterLab

Web Security

Online platform for learning web penetration testing through hands-on exercises.

Unknown members

Blue Team Labs Online

Technical Security

Hands-on blue team training platform focusing on defensive security skills.

Unknown members

LetsDefend

Technical Security

Training platform for Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts.

Unknown members

Try2Hack

Hacking

Collection of hacking challenges focusing on web security and cryptography.

Unknown members

PicoCTF

Hacking

Beginner-friendly CTF competition and learning platform for cybersecurity skills.

Unknown members

Online platform with hacking challenges and missions to test security skills.

Unknown members

Root Me

Hacking

Platform offering numerous cybersecurity challenges across various domains.

Unknown members

Community and platform focused on offensive security and red teaming exercises.

Unknown members

Cybrary

General Security

Online learning platform offering cybersecurity courses and training paths.

Unknown members

EC-Council CyberQ

Technical Security

Cybersecurity skill development platform from EC-Council.

Unknown members

SANS Cyber Aces

General Security

Free online cybersecurity courses and resources from SANS Institute.

Unknown members

HackThis!!

Hacking

Online platform offering hacking challenges and security articles.

Unknown members

Platform offering cybersecurity challenges and puzzles.

Unknown members

Capture The Flag platform from HackerOne focused on web security.

Unknown members

Training labs for Offensive Security certifications like OSCP.

Unknown members

Linux Journey

Technical Security

Free resource for learning Linux fundamentals relevant to cybersecurity.

Unknown members

Introductory course path covering cybersecurity fundamentals on Codecademy.

Unknown members

MITRE ATT&CK Navigator

Threat Intelligence

Framework and knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques.

Unknown members

Microsoft Learn Security

Technical Security

Microsoft's learning path covering security concepts and Azure security.

Unknown members

Official CompTIA resources for Security+ certification preparation.

Unknown members

Online cybersecurity program offered by Stanford University.

Unknown members

Cybersecurity specialization course series offered through Coursera.

Unknown members

Collection of cybersecurity courses offered through the edX platform.

Unknown members

SecurityTube

Technical Security

Collection of security-focused videos and tutorials.

Unknown members

Open Security Training

Technical Security

Free, open-source computer security training materials.

Unknown members

Cybersecurity training courses focused on practical skills.

Unknown members

Free classes for web security and bug bounty hunting.

Unknown members

Resources and information related to vulnerability research and zero-day exploits.

Unknown members

Hackin9 Free Articles

General Security

Free cybersecurity articles and magazines from Hakin9.

Unknown members

Ethical hacking tutorials and guides.

Unknown members

Cybersecurity training and certification preparation platform.

Unknown members

OWASP Top 10 project and related web security resources.

Unknown members

DFIR Training

Technical Security

Resources and training for Digital Forensics and Incident Response professionals.

Unknown members

Practical Networking

Technical Security

Website focused on practical networking concepts and tutorials.

Unknown members

BlueTeamSec Resources

Technical Security

Collection of resources focused on blue team and defensive security.

Unknown members

Security Blue Team

Technical Security

Training platform focused on developing blue team skills.

Unknown members

GitHub repository listing tools and resources for red teaming.

Unknown members

SecTools Top 125

Technical Security

List of the top 125 network security tools as voted by the community.

Unknown members

Hackaday.io Cyber Projects

Technical Security

Hardware and software projects related to cybersecurity on Hackaday.io.

Unknown members

SecurityFocus

Security News

Source for security news, vulnerability information, and discussion.

Unknown members

Security Blogs

Technical Security Blogs

In-depth technical analysis and research

Krebs on Security

Security News

Investigative journalism on cybercrime and security by Brian Krebs, a former Washington Post reporter.

By Brian Krebs

Schneier on Security

Technical Security

Security commentary from renowned cryptographer and security expert Bruce Schneier.

By Bruce Schneier

Troy Hunt's Blog

Web Security

Web security insights from the creator of Have I Been Pwned, focusing on data breaches and web security.

By Troy Hunt

Google Project Zero

Technical Security

Technical blog from Google's security research team, focusing on zero-day vulnerabilities.

By Google Security Team

Security News Blogs

Latest cybersecurity news and analysis

The Hacker News

Security News

Cybersecurity news portal covering the latest threats, breaches, and security research.

By Various

Comprehensive news site for cybersecurity professionals covering industry trends and threats.

By

Security news, opinion, advice, and research from Sophos, written in an accessible style.

By Sophos Team

SANS Internet Storm Center

Threat Intelligence

Daily security news and analysis from the SANS Internet Storm Center.

By SANS Handlers

Threatpost

Security News

Independent news site focused on IT security, covering vulnerabilities, malware, and data breaches.

By Various

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