Cybersecurity Learning Resources
FRee Digital Resources
Courses and Videos
Youtube - Endless free content. https://www.youtube.com
WarrenCyber https://www.youtube.com/@warrencyber
Inside Cloud and Security https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCloudAndSecurity
TheCyberMentor https://www.youtube.com/@TCMSecurityAcademy
ProfessorMesser https://www.youtube.com/@professormesser
Cybrary - 50+ Courses for free, plus a few virtual labs https://www.cybrary.it
Udemy - Hundreds of courses for free, just search the topic you want, and under Filter options check the box for Free https://www.udemy.com
FreeCodeCamp - free online self-paced coding bootcamp https://www.freecodecamp.org
Harvard University CS50 - Harvard’s Introduction to Computer Science course https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x
Skillshare - Coding for Beginners - https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Coding-for-Beginners-1-You-Can-Code/1852353390
ECCouncil -Free Courses for Ethical Hacking, Network Defense, and Digital Forensics: https://www.eccouncil.org/cybersecurity-exchange/cyber-novice/free-cybersecurity-courses-beginners
Exam Simulators and Practice Questions
Free Security+ Practice Tests - https://www.examcompass.com/comptia/security-plus-certification/free-security-plus-practice-tests
Labs and Capture-The-Flags
Hackthebox - Penetration Testing and Hacking Training https://www.hackthebox.com
Overthewire - Linux and Command-Line fundamentals Capture-The-Flag https://overthewire.org/wargames
Conferences, webinars, etc.
Free Veteran and Servicemember Resources
VetsInTech provides free trainings, bootcamps, and employer meet-ups for Veterans looking to transition https://vetsintech.co
Grow With Google / Hiring Our Heroes https://grow.google/expanding-opportunity/military-community
HireHeroesUSA provides hiring assistance (resume writing, mock interviews, etc.) to Veterans https://www.hireheroesusa.org
Paid Digital Resources
Courses and Videos
ThorPedersen - Teaches CC, CISSP, CISM, PMP, and other certifications https://www.thorteaches.com
Cybrary -Thousands of courses, subscription-based and can cost anywhere from $40/mo to $60+. https://www.cybrary.it
Udemy - Thousands of courses, tailored to your learning. Courses can range anywhere from $15-200+. https://www.udemy.com
SANS Institute - The premiere coursework for all GIAC certifications https://www.sans.org
Exam Simulators and Practice Questions
Boson CISSP Exam Simulator https://www.boson.com/practice-exam/cissp-isc2-practice-exam
Labs and Capture-The-Flags
Hackthebox (Paid) https://www.hackthebox.com
Conferences, webinars, etc.
Books
IndUstry-recommended reading Lists
SANS Cybersecurity Leadership Booklist: https://www.sans.org/cybersecurity-leadership/books/
Cyber CErtification Books
CISSP Official Practice Tests by Sybex
CISSP Official Study Guide by Sybex
CYber-Related Books
Leadership and Professional Development Books
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
Finance Books
I Will Teach You To Be Rich By Ramit Sethi - My favorite personal finance blueprint for automating finances and living the Rich Life you want to live
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