Learning ethical hacking can be a daunting task, but there are numerous resources available to help you get started. Here are some of the best resources recommended by Redditors:

Online Platforms and Courses

• TryHackMe: Great for beginners with a variety of free and paid rooms. "Tryhackme.com"

• Hack The Box: Offers a range of challenges and labs. "Hack The Box"

• PortSwigger Web Security Academy: Excellent for web hacking with detailed labs. "PortSwigger Web Security Academy"

• Cisco Free EH Course: A free course on ethical hacking. "Cisco has a free EH course online"

• OverTheWire.org: Provides war games to learn Linux commands and networking. "Overthewire.org offers challenges in different war game where you're gonna learn to use a terminal by using it"

Books and Textbooks

• "The Hacker Playbook 3: Practical Guide to Penetration Testing" by Peter Kim: Covers various methodologies for penetration testing. "The Hacker Playbook 3: Practical Guide to Penetration Testing"

• "Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking" by Georgia Weidman: A good beginner’s text covering basic concepts of penetration testing. "Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking"

• "Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide": Detailed knowledge of the Metasploit framework. "Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide"

• "Practical Malware Analysis: The Hands-On Guide to Dissecting Malicious Software": Ideal for anyone specializing in malware analysis. "Practical Malware Analysis: The Hands-On Guide to Dissecting Malicious Software"

Certifications and Foundations

• CompTIA Trifecta (A+, Network+, Security+): Strong foundations in cybersecurity. "If you’re serious, start with the CompTIA Trifecta (A+, Network+ and Security+)."

• CCNA: Learn networking essentials. "A+ ,Ccna,basic Encryption ,basic python or any language programs"

Additional Tips

• Learn Networking and Linux: Essential base skills. "learn linux, properly, and networking, that base will give you the skills to move towards your goal"

• Practice on Virtual Machines: Set up a home lab to practice safely. "You can look at how threat actors operate using Mitre Att&ck, but it won't mean much to you... Learn about the different phases of a pentest (recon, initial access, etc.) and if you can test things on virtual machines."

• Join Communities: Engage with other learners and experts. "Hackers Unite"

Fun and Practical Tools

• "Anonymous Hacking Simulator" on STEAM: A fun game to learn about hacking tools. "Are you a gamer? Buy 'Anonymous hacking simulator' on STEAM."

• Kali Linux: A popular penetration testing distribution. "Parrot sec and kali Linux are free and opened source. I run multiple operating systems thru different usbs"

By utilizing these resources and following a structured learning path, you can build a strong foundation in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.

Ethical Hacking Communities

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