Free Training & Resources

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Training & Resources

As a DFIR or cyber security practitioner, you never stop learning.

This page collects free training and good resources I have come across in DFIR and cyber security. Most are free or have a free tier, and they suit everyone from complete beginners to practitioners filling a gap.

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Cyber security training

CISA
Cybersecurity Training & Exercises

Exercises that help organisations test their plans and procedures, identify best practice and capture lessons learned.

edX · Rochester Institute of Technology
Cybersecurity Fundamentals

A hands-on introduction to detecting threats, protecting systems and networks, and anticipating attacks.

OpenLearn · The Open University
Introduction to Cyber Security: Stay Safe Online

Learn to recognise online threats and protect your digital life at home and at work. A great starting point for non-specialists.

SANS
Cyber Aces Online Tutorials

Tutorials and learning videos covering the core foundations of cyber security.

Cisco Networking Academy
Cybersecurity Career Path

Free online courses and resources for starting a career in cyber security.

Cisco Networking Academy
Cybersecurity Essentials

Recommended preparation for the CCNA or CyberOps Associate certifications. Complete Introduction to Cybersecurity first, or have equivalent knowledge.

IT Masters
Enterprise Cyber Security Fundamentals

A free short course with a strong technical focus on securing the enterprise.

IT Masters
Cyber Warfare and Terrorism

A free short course on how cyber capabilities are used in conflict, warfare and terrorism.

Alison
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Foundation

The principles, structure and implementation of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

RangeForce
Community Edition

Free access to a selection of hands-on, interactive cyber security modules.

Palo Alto Networks
Free Digital Learning

Free digital courses from Palo Alto Networks Education Services.

IBM
Security Learning Academy

Free training on IBM security products and systems.

CyberDegrees.org
Free Cyber Security Courses

A directory of free cyber security courses and study options.

Geek University
Course Collection

A broad collection of good training across IT and security subjects.

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Podcasts

Darknet Diaries
Jack Rhysider
True stories of hackers, breaches, hacktivism, cybercrime and shadow government activity.
ISC StormCast
Dr. Johannes Ullrich
A short daily summary of current network security events.
Blueprint
John Hubbard
Cyber defence and security operations from blue team leaders and experts.
Practical advice from experienced professionals on overcoming imposter syndrome and feeling that you belong in cyber.
CyberWire Daily
Dave Bittner
Daily security news with interviews from industry, academia and research.
Risky Business
Weekly news & analysis
Security news and in-depth commentary from well-known voices in the industry.
Malicious Life
Security history
Untold stories from the history of cyber security, with reflections from hackers, experts and journalists.
Hacker Valley Studio
Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran
The human side of cyber security programmes and technology.
Getting Into Infosec
Career stories
Interviews with people who made the move into infosec and cyber security jobs.
A helpful and very funny look at the week’s security mishaps.
Weekly, safe-for-work conversations with security and defence leaders and thinkers.
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This list keeps growing. If you have found a resource that helped you, reach out and I will consider adding it.