awesome-security-resources
github.com/johnson90512/awesome-security-resources ↗This repository is for tools, guides, cheatsheets, and anything else related to learning all different aspects of security.
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Add the Context Awesome MCP server to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client, then ask:
"Show me youtube channels resources from awesome-security-resources"
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Youtube Channels
- 13Cubed
This channel covers information security-related topics including Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Penetration Testing.
- Guided Hacking
A hacking and reverse engineering community with a focus on game hacking.
- IppSec
This channel shows walkthroughs of different HackTheBox machines.
- John Hammond
This channel covers solving CTFs and programming.
- Learn Forensics
This channel is devoted to computer forensics.
- LiveOverflow
Just a wannabe hacker... making videos about various IT security topics and participating in hacking competitions.
Podcasts
- 7 Minute Security
A weekly infosec podcast about pentesting, blue teaming and building a career in security.
- Hackable?
Hackable? gives us a front row seat to explore where we’re vulnerable in our daily routines, without even realizing it.
- InfoSec ICU
The Health Information Security podcast from the Medical University of South Carolina.
- Malicious Life
Malicious Life by Cybereason tells the unknown stories of the history of cybersecurity, with comments and reflections by real hackers, security experts, journalists, and politicians.
- Risky Business
Risky Business podcast features news and in-depth commentary from security industry luminaries.
- SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Network/Cyber Security and Information Security Stormcast
A brief daily summary of what is important in cyber security.
Learning Materials
- Advanced Nmap: Fin Scan & OS Detection
Various other command-line options.
- Advanced Nmap:Scanning Firewalls
Advanced Nmap techniques for how to scann various types of firewalls.
- Advanced Nmap: Scanning Techniques Continued - Part 3
More interesting scanning techniques.
- Advanced Nmap: Some Scan Types - Part 2
Various Nmap scan types, and the practical use of these commands to scan various devices and networks.
- AppLocker Bypass
Using Rundll32 to bypass Applocker.
- Assembly Programming Tutorial
A tutorial on programming in nasm Assembly.
Awesome Repos
- Android Security
A collection of android security related resources.
- Application Security
A curated list of resources for learning about application security.
- CTF
A curated list of CTF frameworks, libraries, resources and softwares.
- Cybersecurity Blue Team
A curated collection of awesome resources, tools, and other shiny things for cybersecurity blue teams.
- DevSecOps
Curating the best DevSecOps resources and tooling.
- Embedded and IoT Security
A curated list of awesome embedded and IoT security resources.
Practice Sites
- Attack/Defense Labs
Very well built security attack and defense labs.
- Certified Hacker
Intentionally vulnerable website.
- Defend the Web
An interactive security platform where you can learn and challenge your skills.
- Enigma Group
Web application security training.
- Exploit Education
Provides a variety of resources that can be used to learn about vulnerability analysis, exploit development, software debugging, binary analysis, and general cyber security issues.
- FLAWS
AWS specific security challenge site.
OSINT
- Bing Image Search
Reverse image search.
- DeHashed
A hacked-database search-engine.
- DNSDumpster
Free domain research tool that can discover hosts related to a domain.
- HaveIBeenPwned
Check to see if an account has been involved in a databreach.
- Jeffrey's Image Metadata Viewer
Simple and free tool that shows the Exif data on images.
- NameCheck
Search site for usernames across different platforms.
Networking
- CCNA\CCENT Training Series
A full course of 84 videos for CCNA and CCENT Routing and Switching taught by Cisco Instructor Andrew Crouthamel.
- CCNA Subreddit
Subreddit dedicated to the CCNA Exam.
- CCNA Training Series
Youtube Series on CCNA information.
- Impacket
A collection of Python classes for working with network protocols.
- Subnetting.net
Sunetting practice tools.
- SubnettingPractice
The most extensive subnetting practice site on the web!
Security Focused Operating Systems
- Commando VM
Virtual Machine dedicated to penetration testing using Windows 10 built by FireEye.
- FLARE-VM
Virtual Machine dedicated to malware analysis and reverse engineering using Windows 10 built by FireEye.
- Kali Linux
Open source linux operating system. Lots of built in tools for penetration testing and offensive security.
- Parrot OS
Debian-based linux operting system focused on security and privacy. Has lots of built in tools.
- SIFT Workstation
A group of free open-source incident response and forensic tools designed to perform detailed digital forensic examinations in a variety of settings.
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