Here are 20 ways to learn ethical hacking for free:
1. Root Me – Challenges
Root Me is a platform that offers a variety of challenges to help users learn about hacking and information security. The challenges are divided into different categories.
https://www.root-me.org/en/Challenges/
2. Stök’s YouTube – Videos
Stök’s YouTube channel is a great resource for learning about ethical hacking and cybersecurity. The channel is run by Stök, a security researcher and ethical hacker with over 10 years of experience.
https://www.youtube.com/c/stokfredrik
3. Hacker101 Video – Videos
Hacker101 is a series of videos by Null Byte that covers the basics of ethical hacking.
https://www.hacker101.com/videos.html
4. InsiderPhD YouTube – Videos
https://www.youtube.com/c/InsiderPhD
5. EchoCTF – Interactive Learning
The EchoCTF website is a platform for developing, running, and maintaining cybersecurity exercises and competitions.
https://echoctf.red/
6. Vuln Machines – Videos and Labs
Vuln Machines is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about cybersecurity or improve their penetration testing skills. The platform is easy to use and the labs are well-designed. There is also a large community of users who are willing to help each other.
https://www.vulnmachines.com/
7. Try2Hack – Interactive Learning
TryHackMe is a gamified interactive learning platform that helps security professionals and enthusiasts learn the fundamentals of information security and practice their skills in a safe environment.
https://try2hack.me/
8. Pentester Land – Written Material
Pentester Land is a website that provides resources for penetration testers and ethical hackers. The website was created by Mariem Elgharbi, an entrepreneur and hacker passionate about offensive security.
https://pentester.land/
9. Checkmarx – Interactive Learning
Checkmarx is a cybersecurity company that provides application security solutions. Checkmarx solutions help organizations to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in their software.
https://checkmarx.com/
10. Cybrary – Labs and written content
Cybrary is an online cybersecurity education platform that offers courses, certifications, and hands-on labs on a variety of cybersecurity topics.
https://www.cybrary.it/
11. RangeForce – Interactive Exercises
RangeForce is a cybersecurity training platform that provides hands-on training on realistic security environments. It offers a variety of training modules and courses.
https://www.rangeforce.com/
12. TCM Security – Interactive Learning
TCM Security is a cybersecurity company that provides penetration testing, security training, and compliance services. The company was founded in 2010 by a team of experienced security professionals, and it has since grown to become one of the leading cybersecurity companies in the world.
https://tcm-sec.com/
13. HackXpert – Labs and written content
HackXpert is a website that provides a variety of resources for penetration testers and ethical hackers. The website includes articles, tutorials, and tools on a variety of topics.
https://hackxpert.com/
14. OverTheWire – Labs and written content
OverTheWire is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about information security or improve their skills. The wargames are challenging but rewarding, and the tutorials are well-written and informative.
https://overthewire.org/
15. Hack The Box – Labs and written content
Hack The Box is a website that provides a platform for penetration testers and ethical hackers to practice their skills.
https://www.hackthebox.com/
16. CyberSecLabs – Labs and written content
CyberSecLabs is a website that provides a variety of cybersecurity resources, including online training courses, practice labs, and job opportunities. The website is designed to help people learn and improve their cybersecurity skills.
https://cyberseclabs.io/
17. Pentester Academy – Labs and written content
Pentester Academy is a cybersecurity training company that offers online courses and bootcamps on penetration testing and ethical hacking. The company was founded in 2017 by Vivek Ramachandran, a former security researcher and pentester.
https://www.pentesteracademy.com/
18. Bug Bounty Reports Explained YouTube – Videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDyl7G-Lq-EMVO8PfDFp9g
19. Web Security Academy – Labs and written content
Web Security Academy is a free online training center for web application security, created by the makers of Burp Suite. It offers a variety of courses, tutorials, and resources to help learners of all levels learn about web application security and how to protect against common attacks.
https://portswigger.net/web-security
20. Jhaddix Bug Bounty Repository – Written Material
The Jhaddix Bug Bounty Repository is a collection of bug bounty reports and write-ups by Jhaddix, a well-known security researcher and bug bounty hunter. The repository contains over 1,000 reports, covering a wide range of vulnerabilities.
https://github.com/jhaddix/tbhm