If you're looking to dive into ethical hacking, there are plenty of resources and platforms recommended by experienced redditors. Here's a concise guide to get you started:

Online Learning Platforms

• TryHackMe: Highly recommended for beginners. It offers structured learning paths and hands-on labs. "TryHackMe has a nice free path that makes it easy to grasp fundamentals of cybersecurity"

• Hack The Box: Great for more advanced practice. "Hack the box, all day erry day"

• OverTheWire: Good for learning Linux and networking basics through wargames. "Overthewire.org offers challenges in different war game"

Certifications and Courses

• CompTIA Certifications: Network+, Security+, and CySA+ are foundational. "If you’re serious, start with the CompTIA Trifecta (A+, Network+ and Security+)"

• Cisco Networking Academy: Offers free courses on ethical hacking. "Cisco has a free EH course online"

• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Provides a comprehensive understanding of ethical hacking. "Start with the foundations, TCM PEH course will give you foundations and how to hack"

YouTube Channels

• John Hammond: Known for detailed tutorials and walkthroughs. "Gotta mention Mr Hammond here."

• The Cyber Mentor: Offers practical hacking tutorials. "The Cyber Mentor"

• David Bombal: Great for networking and Linux. "David Bombal and Talking Sasquatch are my two fav's right now."

Books and Reading Material

• The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook: Essential for web application security. "Read books that genuinely interest you—topics like CEH, OSINT, or The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook"

• Black Hat Python: Useful for learning scripting in Python for hacking. "Black hat python ( why python? Because it's easy to learn)"

Practice Labs and Challenges

• PortSwigger Web Security Academy: Excellent for web security practice. "PortSwigger Web Security Academy"

• VulnHub: Provides vulnerable machines for practice. "Practice on Overthewire, Tryhackme, Hackthebox, Pico, Vulnhub, Portswigger & etc"

Additional Tips

• Learn Networking and Linux: Fundamental skills for any ethical hacker. "Learn networking first, read/watch Network+ or CCNA material."

• Programming Skills: Python and C are highly recommended. "Start with learning a low-level systems programming language like C or Rust."

By leveraging these resources, you'll be well on your way to mastering ethical hacking. Happy hacking!

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