Shreyas Kumar

Cybersecurity Resources

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Cybersecurity Resources

  • Krebs on Security:
    • Website: Krebs on Security
    • Description: A leading blog on cybersecurity news and investigations by journalist Brian Krebs
  • SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC):
    • Website: SANS ISC
    • Description: Provides daily threat updates, incident reports, and analysis from the SANS Institute
  • Dark Reading:
    • Website: Dark Reading
    • Description: A comprehensive resource for IT security professionals featuring news, analysis, and insights on various cybersecurity topics
  • Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA):
    • Website: CISA
    • Description: The U.S. government’s official resource for cybersecurity, offering alerts, guidelines, and tools to help organizations protect their critical infrastructure and information systems.
  • The Hacker News:
    • Website: The Hacker News
    • Description: A popular cybersecurity news platform providing the latest updates on cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends

 

Cybersecurity Books

  • “The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security” by Kevin D. Mitnick
    • Description: Written by one of the most famous hackers turned security consultant, this book explores social engineering and the psychological aspects of hacking, offering valuable insights into human vulnerabilities and how to protect against them.
  • “Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know” by P.W. Singer and Allan Friedman
    • Description: This book provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity and cyberwarfare, making complex technical concepts accessible to a broad audience. It covers the history, current state, and future implications of cyber threats.
  • “Hacking: The Art of Exploitation” by Jon Erickson
    • Description: A practical guide to hacking techniques, this book dives into the technical aspects of security vulnerabilities and exploitation. It includes hands-on exercises and code examples to help readers understand the mechanics of hacking.
  • “Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide” by David Kennedy, Jim O’Gorman, Devon Kearns, and Mati Aharoni
    • Description: This book is a definitive guide to the Metasploit Framework, one of the most popular tools for penetration testing. It provides step-by-step instructions for using Metasploit to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities.
  • “The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win” by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford
    • Description: While not exclusively focused on cybersecurity, this novel provides valuable insights into IT operations and security practices. It uses a fictional narrative to illustrate the challenges and best practices in managing IT projects, including cybersecurity considerations.

 

Cybersecurity Free Trainings

(I have no affiliation to any of these, this is just a compilation)

    • Cybrary offers a wide range of free cybersecurity courses, covering various topics from basic security fundamentals to advanced concepts.
  • Coursera
  • Open Security Training
    • Website: Open Security Training
    • Open Security Training offers free courses on a variety of cybersecurity topics, including introductory and advanced classes