csint resources
computer science intelligence and cybersecurity resources for learning and research. educational content only.
cybersecurity fundamentals
essential cybersecurity concepts and principles
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OWASP Top 10most critical web application security riskslearn more →
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NIST Cybersecurity Frameworkcomprehensive cybersecurity guidelines and best practiceslearn more →
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SANS Reading Roomfree cybersecurity research papers and whitepaperslearn more →
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CVE Databasecommon vulnerabilities and exposures databaselearn more →
ethical hacking
penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
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Kali Linuxpenetration testing and security auditing platformlearn more →
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Metasploit Frameworkpenetration testing framework and exploit developmentlearn more →
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Burp Suiteweb application security testing platformlearn more →
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OWASP ZAPfree web application security scannerlearn more →
programming & scripting
coding skills for cybersecurity professionals
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Python for Cybersecurityautomation, scripting, and security tool developmentlearn more →
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PowerShell Empirepost-exploitation framework for windows environmentslearn more →
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Bash Scripting Guideadvanced bash scripting for linux securitylearn more →
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Exploit Developmentbuffer overflows and memory corruption exploitslearn more →
digital forensics
incident response and evidence analysis
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Autopsy Digital Forensicsopen source digital forensics platformlearn more →
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Volatility Frameworkadvanced memory forensics frameworklearn more →
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Wiresharknetwork protocol analyzer and packet capturelearn more →
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SANS DFIRdigital forensics and incident response resourceslearn more →
practice platforms & ctf sites
TryHackMe
hands-on cybersecurity training with guided learning paths
Hack The Box
penetration testing labs and cybersecurity challenges
OverTheWire
wargames and security challenges for all skill levels
PicoCTF
beginner-friendly capture the flag competition
VulnHub
vulnerable virtual machines for practice
CryptoHack
cryptography challenges and learning platform
certification learning paths
CompTIA Security+ Path
entry-level cybersecurity certification covering fundamental concepts
- Network security fundamentals
- Threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
- Architecture and design principles
- Identity and access management
- Risk management and cryptography
- Practice with Professor Messer videos
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
learn ethical hacking methodologies and penetration testing
- Footprinting and reconnaissance
- Scanning networks and enumeration
- System hacking and malware threats
- Web application and wireless security
- Social engineering and physical security
- Practice with EC-Council labs
OSCP (Offensive Security)
hands-on penetration testing certification with practical exam
- Linux and Windows privilege escalation
- Buffer overflow exploitation
- Web application penetration testing
- Active Directory attacks
- Report writing and documentation
- 24-hour practical exam preparation
CISSP (Information Security)
advanced information security management certification
- Security and risk management
- Asset security and architecture
- Communication and network security
- Identity and access management
- Security assessment and testing
- Security operations and software development