A curated collection of courses, videos, and resources to master network security from the ground up.
- Study Time: 30 hours per week
- Duration: ~6 months (depending on pace)
- Total Hours: ~480 hours
- ★☆☆☆☆: Beginner — No prior knowledge required.
- ★★☆☆☆: Foundational — Basic concepts, beginner-friendly.
- ★★★☆☆: Intermediate — Requires some prior knowledge.
- ★★★★☆: Advanced — In-depth, certification-level content.
- ★★★★★: Expert — Highly specialized, research-level material.
| Level | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ★☆☆☆☆ | History of Networking | Learn about the evolution and milestones of networking technologies. |
| ★★☆☆☆ | Introduction — 0 | Beginner-friendly videos introducing networking fundamentals. |
| ★★☆☆☆ | Introduction — 1 | Comprehensive playlist for understanding networking basics. |
| ★★★☆☆ | Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach | Textbook offering a top-down perspective on networking concepts. |
| ★★★★☆ | CCNA 200-301 | Detailed video series covering the CCNA certification syllabus. |
| ★★★★☆ | Assignment — 0 | Stanford University assignments for practicing networking concepts. |
| ★★★★★ | Assignment — 1 | Advanced assignments and resources for in-depth networking coursework. |
| Level | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ★★★★☆ | CCNP v1.1 350-401 | Comprehensive video playlist covering the CCNP ENCOR 350-401 exam topics. |
| ★★★★☆ | High Performance Browser Networking (HPBN) | Free online book focusing on web performance optimization and networking protocols. |
| ★★★☆☆ | Beej's Guide to Network Programming | Beginner-friendly guide to network programming using sockets in C/C++. |
| ★★★☆☆ | Nmap Course | Beginner-friendly YouTube course on using Nmap for network scanning and enumeration. |
| ★★★★☆ | TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1 | In-depth book on TCP/IP protocols, focusing on practical examples and packet analysis. |
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Root Me
Network-related challenges to test and improve your skills. -
CyberDefenders
Blue team CTF challenges focused on network forensics. -
Traffic Analysis
Training exercises for analyzing network traffic and detecting malware. -
Packet Tracer Labs
Hands-on labs using Cisco Packet Tracer for network simulation.
| Level | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Web Exploitation | Beginner-friendly video introducing web exploitation concepts. |
| ★★☆☆☆ | Hacker101 | Free resources and tutorials from HackerOne, covering web vulnerabilities and bug bounty basics. |
| ★★☆☆☆ | MDN Web Docs | Comprehensive guide to web development, including security best practices. |
| ★★★☆☆ | Stanford Web Security Course | Free course from Stanford University covering web security fundamentals. |
| ★★★☆☆ | Web Application Hacker's Handbook | Classic book on web app vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques. |
| ★★★★☆ | The Tangled Web | Guide to securing modern web applications, focusing on browser security. |
| ★★★★☆ | Web Application Security: Exploitation and Countermeasures | Modern book on exploiting and securing web applications. |
- Follow-up Material — 0
PortSwigger Web Security Academy: Free, hands-on labs for learning and practicing web vulnerabilities. - Follow-up Material — 1
OWASP Juice Shop: A vulnerable web app for practicing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. - Follow-up Material — 2
XSSGame: A fun and interactive platform to learn and practice XSS vulnerabilities.
| Level | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ★★★☆☆ | OSCP Preparation | Video guide to preparing for the OSCP certification, which includes web exploitation. |
| ★★★☆☆ | Cybeta Web Security Learning | Curated list of web security resources and learning paths. |
| ★★★★☆ | Metasploitable2 | Vulnerable virtual machine for practicing penetration testing, including web app exploitation. |
| ★★★★☆ | Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation (AWAE) | Advanced course on web app exploitation, including source code review and custom exploits. |
- Follow-up Material — 0
Bugcrowd University: Free resources for learning bug bounty hunting and web app security. - Follow-up Material — 1
PayloadsAllTheThings: A repository of payloads and bypass techniques for web app vulnerabilities.
| Level | Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | OSCE3 Complete Guide | A comprehensive guide for OSCE3 (OSWE, OSEP, OSED, OSEE) with free resources, tips, and study materials. |
| ★★★★★ | My First Year in InfoSec: Zero to OSCE3 | A personal blog post detailing a journey from zero to OSCE3, with tips and resources. |
- PortSwigger Web Security Academy
Free, hands-on labs for learning and practicing web vulnerabilities. - OWASP Juice Shop
A vulnerable web app for practicing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. - XSSGame
A fun and interactive platform to learn and practice XSS vulnerabilities. - DVWA (Damn Vulnerable Web Application)
A PHP/MySQL web app designed for practicing web security vulnerabilities. - bWAPP
A buggy web app for learning and practicing web security. - W3Challs
A platform with challenges covering web, cryptography, and forensics.
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