Cybersecurity Resources

The resources below are shared to help promote cybersecurity awareness for educational purposes. We do not claim authorship to any of the following material.

Web 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 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 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 Kennedy, O’Gorman, Kearns, and 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 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

• Cybrary:
  Website: Cybrary
  Description: Cybrary offers a wide range of free cybersecurity courses, covering various topics from basic security fundamentals to advanced concepts.
• Coursera:
  Website: Coursera Cybersecurity Courses
  Description: Coursera provides free access to several cybersecurity courses from top universities and institutions.
• Open Security Training:
  Website: Open Security Training
  Description: Open Security Training offers free courses on a variety of cybersecurity topics, including introductory and advanced classes