Cybersecurity Resources
A curated collection of essential tools, websites, and learning materials for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts.
🛠️ Essential Tools
Reconnaissance
- Nmap - Network discovery and security auditing
- Masscan - Fast port scanner
- Amass - In-depth DNS enumeration
- Subfinder - Fast subdomain discovery tool
- TheHarvester - Email and subdomain gathering
Web Application Testing
- Burp Suite - Web application security testing platform
- OWASP ZAP - Free web application security scanner
- SQLmap - Automatic SQL injection tool
- Nikto - Web server scanner
- Gobuster - Directory and file brute-forcer
Vulnerability Scanners
- Nessus - Comprehensive vulnerability scanner
- OpenVAS - Open-source vulnerability assessment
- Nuclei - Fast vulnerability scanner
- Naabu - Port scanning tool
Exploitation Frameworks
- Metasploit - Penetration testing framework
- Cobalt Strike - Advanced threat emulation
- Empire - PowerShell post-exploitation agent
- BloodHound - Active Directory reconnaissance
📚 Learning Resources
Online Platforms
- TryHackMe - Hands-on cybersecurity learning
- Hack The Box - Penetration testing labs
- VulnHub - Vulnerable VMs for practice
- OverTheWire - Security wargames
- PentesterLab - Web application security exercises
Books
- “The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook” - Dafydd Stuttard
- “Black Hat Python” - Justin Seitz
- “The Hacker Playbook 3” - Peter Kim
- “Red Team Field Manual” - Ben Clark
- “OWASP Testing Guide v4”
YouTube Channels
- IppSec - Hack The Box walkthroughs
- LiveOverflow - Binary exploitation tutorials
- John Hammond - CTF solutions and tutorials
- The Cyber Mentor - Ethical hacking content
🎯 Certification Paths
Entry Level
- CompTIA Security+ - Foundational security knowledge
- CompTIA Network+ - Networking fundamentals
- CompTIA CySA+ - Cybersecurity analyst skills
Intermediate
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) - Ethical hacking techniques
- GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) - Incident response
- GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) - Security fundamentals
Advanced
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) - Penetration testing
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - Security management
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) - Information security management
🌐 Useful Websites
Vulnerability Databases
- CVE Details - Common vulnerabilities and exposures
- Exploit Database - Exploit archive and vulnerability research
- NVD - National Vulnerability Database
- Security Focus - Security advisories and tools
Threat Intelligence
- VirusTotal - File and URL analysis
- Hybrid Analysis - Malware analysis service
- AbuseIPDB - IP address reputation checking
- URLVoid - Website reputation checker
News and Research
- Krebs on Security - In-depth security journalism
- Dark Reading - Cybersecurity news and analysis
- Threatpost - Cybersecurity news
- SANS Internet Storm Center - Global security monitoring
🔧 Development Tools
Programming Languages
- Python - Essential for security scripting
- PowerShell - Windows administration and exploitation
- Bash - Linux/Unix shell scripting
- Go - Modern systems programming
- C/C++ - Low-level programming and exploits
Code Repositories
- GitHub - Version control and collaboration
- GitLab - DevOps platform
- PayloadsAllTheThings - Security payloads collection
- SecLists - Security testing wordlists
📊 Reporting Tools
- Dradis - Collaboration and reporting platform
- Serpico - Penetration testing report generation
- PlexTrac - Security testing management platform
- Ghostwriter - Report generation and management
🏆 CTF Platforms
- PicoCTF - Beginner-friendly CTF
- ångstromCTF - High school CTF competition
- SANS Holiday Hack - Annual CTF challenge
- DEF CON CTF - Premier hacking competition
Remember: Always use these tools ethically and only on systems you own or have explicit permission to test.