Cybersecurity Training Library¶
Your curated roadmap for technical growth
This library brings together the most effective free and paid training for cybersecurity professionals — from foundational IT to cloud, threat hunting, and red team tradecraft.
Whether you’re a student, new learner, or working professional, every section is designed to get you hands-on quickly, without fluff.
How to Use¶
Browse by category below or follow the suggested progression:
Getting Started → Linux → Networking → Microsoft → Threat Hunting → Offense → Vendor / Random
Jump to any section:
Getting Started • Coding • CTFs • DoD • EDR • Job Hunting • Linux • Microsoft • Networking • Offense • Threat Hunting • Vendor • Random
Core Learning Tracks¶
Getting Started¶
Kick off your cyber journey with foundational courses and beginner labs — including student ranges like CYBER.ORG Range.
→ View guide →
Coding & Automation¶
Learn Python, Bash, and PowerShell for automation and security tooling.
→ View resources →
Capture the Flag (CTF)¶
Practice hands-on skills with CTF challenges and cyber ranges.
→ View platforms →
Blue Team & Threat Hunting¶
SOC analysis, EDR, and detection engineering for defenders.
→ Threat Hunting → • EDR →
Red Team & Offense¶
Exploit development, adversary simulation, and post-exploitation techniques.
→ Offense guide →
Platform-Specific Learning¶
Microsoft & Azure¶
Master Defender, Sentinel, and cloud security tooling.
→ View paths →
Linux & SysAdmin¶
Command-line mastery, scripting, and server operations.
→ View labs →
Networking¶
Understand protocols, routing, and packet analysis — the backbone of cybersecurity.
→ Networking track →
Government & Vendor Ecosystem¶
DoD & Gov Training¶
Official resources for 8140 / NICE-aligned roles and clearance-based pathways.
→ DoD guide →
Vendor Academies¶
Huntress, Splunk, Palo Alto, Elastic, Microsoft — direct portals for free and paid labs.
→ Vendor portals →
Career & Growth¶
Job Hunting¶
Build your brand, write effective resumes, and prepare for technical interviews.
→ Career resources →
Random / Misc¶
Podcasts, blogs, communities, and resources worth bookmarking.
→ Explore →
Pro Tip¶
Keep a training journal
Track your progress, notes, and lab completions in a Markdown file or Notion workspace.
Consistency compounds — an hour a day builds an expert in a year.
“Continuous learning is the strongest defense.”
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