Security Communities, Forums, and Blogs
- Krebs on Security - A blog focused on the latest cybersecurity news, vulnerabilities, and breaches.
- SANS Reading Room - A collection of white papers covering various aspects of cybersecurity.
- r/cybersecurity - A subreddit where students and professionals discuss cybersecurity news and topics.
- r/AskNetsec - A community for discussions related to ethical hacking and penetration testing.
- r/networking - A subreddit dedicated to networking concepts and security discussions.
Security Courses
Web Application Security
- PortSwigger Web Security Academy - Free, interactive web security training, focusing on vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, etc.
- OWASP Top 10 - A list of the most critical web application security risks, regularly updated.
Online Hacking Labs
- TryHackMe - Interactive learning platform offering beginner to advanced ethical hacking challenges.
- Hack The Box - A penetration testing and ethical hacking platform with real-world challenges.