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General cybersecurity discussion forums
Wilders Security Forums
General SecurityOne of the oldest and most respected security forums covering a wide range of topics from malware removal to enterprise security.
Reddit r/netsec
Technical SecurityTechnical information security content and discussion focused on network and application security.
Hack Forums
HackingLarge community focused on computer security, programming, and technology discussions.
OWASP Community
Web SecurityOpen Web Application Security Project community forums for web security discussions.
Specialized Forums
Forums focused on specific security domains
Malware Analysis
Technical SecurityForum dedicated to malware analysis, reverse engineering, and threat intelligence.
Exploit Database Forums
HackingDiscussion around exploits, vulnerabilities, and penetration testing techniques.
Digital Forensics Forum
Technical SecurityCommunity for digital forensics professionals to discuss techniques and tools.
Security Stack Exchange
Technical SecurityQ&A site for information security professionals, with high-quality technical discussions.
Stack Overflow Security
Technical SecurityQ&A for professional and enthusiast programmers covering security topics.
Learning Platforms & CTFs
Hands-on learning platforms and Capture The Flag communities
TryHackMe
HackingPlatform for learning cybersecurity through hands-on virtual labs and challenges.
Hack The Box Academy
HackingCybersecurity training platform offering courses and skill development paths.
PortSwigger Web Security Academy
Web SecurityFree online web security training from the creators of Burp Suite.
OverTheWire
HackingWargame challenges focused on teaching security concepts in a hands-on manner.
CyberDefenders
Technical SecurityPlatform offering blue team and defensive security challenges and training.
PentesterLab
Web SecurityOnline platform for learning web penetration testing through hands-on exercises.
Blue Team Labs Online
Technical SecurityHands-on blue team training platform focusing on defensive security skills.
LetsDefend
Technical SecurityTraining platform for Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts.
Try2Hack
HackingCollection of hacking challenges focusing on web security and cryptography.
PicoCTF
HackingBeginner-friendly CTF competition and learning platform for cybersecurity skills.
HackThisSite
HackingOnline platform with hacking challenges and missions to test security skills.
Root Me
HackingPlatform offering numerous cybersecurity challenges across various domains.
Red Team Village
HackingCommunity and platform focused on offensive security and red teaming exercises.
Cybrary
General SecurityOnline learning platform offering cybersecurity courses and training paths.
EC-Council CyberQ
Technical SecurityCybersecurity skill development platform from EC-Council.
SANS Cyber Aces
General SecurityFree online cybersecurity courses and resources from SANS Institute.
Hacker101 CTF
HackingCapture The Flag platform from HackerOne focused on web security.
Offensive Security Labs
HackingTraining labs for Offensive Security certifications like OSCP.
Linux Journey
Technical SecurityFree resource for learning Linux fundamentals relevant to cybersecurity.
Codecademy Cybersecurity Path
General SecurityIntroductory course path covering cybersecurity fundamentals on Codecademy.
MITRE ATT&CK Navigator
Threat IntelligenceFramework and knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques.
Microsoft Learn Security
Technical SecurityMicrosoft's learning path covering security concepts and Azure security.
CompTIA Security+ Training Resources
General SecurityOfficial CompTIA resources for Security+ certification preparation.
Stanford Online Cybersecurity
General SecurityOnline cybersecurity program offered by Stanford University.
Coursera Cybersecurity Specialization
General SecurityCybersecurity specialization course series offered through Coursera.
EDX Cybersecurity Courses
General SecurityCollection of cybersecurity courses offered through the edX platform.
Open Security Training
Technical SecurityFree, open-source computer security training materials.
The Cyber Mentor Training
HackingCybersecurity training courses focused on practical skills.
Zero Day Initiative Training
Technical SecurityResources and information related to vulnerability research and zero-day exploits.
Hackin9 Free Articles
General SecurityFree cybersecurity articles and magazines from Hakin9.
Infosec Institute Skillset
General SecurityCybersecurity training and certification preparation platform.
OWASP Training Resources
Web SecurityOWASP Top 10 project and related web security resources.
DFIR Training
Technical SecurityResources and training for Digital Forensics and Incident Response professionals.
Practical Networking
Technical SecurityWebsite focused on practical networking concepts and tutorials.
BlueTeamSec Resources
Technical SecurityCollection of resources focused on blue team and defensive security.
Security Blue Team
Technical SecurityTraining platform focused on developing blue team skills.
SecTools Top 125
Technical SecurityList of the top 125 network security tools as voted by the community.
Hackaday.io Cyber Projects
Technical SecurityHardware and software projects related to cybersecurity on Hackaday.io.
SecurityFocus
Security NewsSource for security news, vulnerability information, and discussion.
Security Blogs
Technical Security Blogs
In-depth technical analysis and research
Krebs on Security
Security NewsInvestigative journalism on cybercrime and security by Brian Krebs, a former Washington Post reporter.
Schneier on Security
Technical SecuritySecurity commentary from renowned cryptographer and security expert Bruce Schneier.
Troy Hunt's Blog
Web SecurityWeb security insights from the creator of Have I Been Pwned, focusing on data breaches and web security.
Google Project Zero
Technical SecurityTechnical blog from Google's security research team, focusing on zero-day vulnerabilities.
Security News Blogs
Latest cybersecurity news and analysis
The Hacker News
Security NewsCybersecurity news portal covering the latest threats, breaches, and security research.
The Record by Recorded Future
Security NewsComprehensive news site for cybersecurity professionals covering industry trends and threats.
Naked Security by Sophos
Security NewsSecurity news, opinion, advice, and research from Sophos, written in an accessible style.
SANS Internet Storm Center
Threat IntelligenceDaily security news and analysis from the SANS Internet Storm Center.
Threatpost
Security NewsIndependent news site focused on IT security, covering vulnerabilities, malware, and data breaches.
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