Random & Misc Resources¶

Why Explore “Misc” Resources¶

Not every great learning path fits into a single category.

These resources provide creative, well-rounded perspectives — from hands-on SOC practice and automation to tutorials, labs, and professional certificates.

Think of this section as your “sandbox” — where curiosity drives growth.

Blogs & Newsletters¶

Stay informed on trends, incident reports, and cybersecurity discussions.

• Dark Reading — In-depth coverage of emerging cyber threats and industry news.
• Krebs on Security — Investigative reporting on breaches, cybercrime, and security trends.
• The DFIR Report — Real-world incident response writeups and malware analysis.
• HackerOne Blog — Insights from bug bounty hunters and vulnerability researchers.
• Red Canary – Threat Detection Report — Annual report analyzing attacker behaviors across enterprises.

GitHub & Open Collections¶

Curated repositories for ongoing learning, tool discovery, and SOC development.

• Awesome Cybersecurity List — A comprehensive list of cybersecurity learning resources.
• Awesome Incident Response — Tools and frameworks for DFIR practitioners.
• ProjectDiscovery Tools — Open-source recon and vulnerability scanning utilities.
• SigmaHQ Rules — Generic signature format for SIEM detections and correlation rules.
• Awesome SOC — Field-tested references and guides for building and managing a SOC.
• SecGen – Create Vulnerable VMs — Generate lab VMs for penetration testing and ethical hacking practice.

Podcasts & Media¶

Tune in while commuting or working out — these podcasts offer expert stories, lessons, and insights.

• Darknet Diaries — True stories from the dark corners of the internet.
• Malicious Life — Deep dives into cybersecurity’s most infamous breaches and incidents.
• Smashing Security — Lighthearted but insightful takes on infosec news.
• Risky Business — Long-running podcast with analysis and interviews on industry happenings.

Free Training & Tutorials¶

Training programs and short-form learning content that strengthen diverse technical skills.

• SANS Cyber Aces Online — Free foundational cybersecurity course covering OS, networking, and security basics.
• Adam the Automator Tutorials — Practical, bite-sized automation and scripting tutorials.
• GitHub Skills Training — Learn to use GitHub effectively with hands-on labs and exercises.
• SecGen – Vulnerable Lab Creation Tool — Build and share your own pentesting environments.
• PlexTrac Cyber Training PDF — A curated list of blogs, certs, and cybersecurity learning paths.
• Google Cybersecurity Certificate — Job-ready professional certificate covering risk, threats, and mitigation techniques.

Cyber Common Core Training (DoD/Advanced Learners)¶

Public DoD-aligned training for technical skill building in networking, operating systems, and security.

• CCTC Networking Module — Deep dive into network fundamentals.
• CCTC OS Module — Covers Linux and Windows operating system internals.
• CCTC Security & Exploitation Module — Security and exploitation lab module with real-world techniques.

Tools & General Reference¶

Quick-access sites that don’t fit elsewhere but are worth bookmarking.

• Creating Vulnerable VMs for Pentesting (SecGen) — For building CTF-style environments.
• Awesome SOC Toolkit — Complete resource guide for SOC operations.
• ProjectDiscovery — Recon and scanning automation tools.

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