The article aggregates free cybersecurity training and certification options across major vendors and domains, from networking and cloud to pen testing and SIEM. It serves as a centralized resource for beginners and professionals pursuing credentials from Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SANS, ISC2, EC-Council, OffSec, and more on security career paths #CiscoNetworkEssentials #PaloAltoNetworks #AWSCloud #AzureCloud #GCPCloud
Keypoints
- The article catalogs free cybersecurity training and certification options across core, fundamentals, penetration testing, vulnerability management, SIEM, and major providers.
- It highlights cloud and network tracks from AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and other vendors.
- Learners can explore courses from SANS, ISC2, EC-Council, OffSec, Coursera, Class Central, Cybrary, HackerOne, and more.
- The list includes widely recognized certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, CEH, CySA+, Pentest+, CISA, and CSSLP.
- The resource serves as a one-stop guide for both beginners and professionals to map out security career paths.
🔻 CORE
- Cisco Network Essentials – https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking/networking-essentials
- Palo Alto – https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/free-cybersecurity-education-courses
- AWS Cloud – https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/signin
- Azure Cloud – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/azure/
- GCP Cloud – https://cloud.google.com/training
🔻 Fundamentals
- SANS Aces – https://www.sans.org/cyberaces/
- ISC(2) Certified in Cyber – https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CC
- Coursera – https://www.coursera.org/learn/foundations-cybersecurity
- EC-Council – https://www.eccouncil.org/cybersecurity-exchange/cyber-novice/free-cybersecurity-courses-beginners/
- Cyber Security – https://www.classcentral.com/course/swayam-cyber-security-13978
- Cisco Cyber Induction – https://www.netacad.com/courses/cybersecurity/introduction-cybersecurity
- Cisco Cyber Essentials – https://www.netacad.com/courses/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-essentials
- Cisco Network Essentials – https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking/networking-essentials
- Palo Alto – https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/free-cybersecurity-education-courses
- Fortinet NSE – https://www.fortinet.com/training/cybersecurity-professionals
🔻 Penetration Testing
- TCM-Security – https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/learn-penetration-testing-free
- PortSwigger Web Hacking – https://portswigger.net/web-security
- CodeRed Hacking Essentials – https://codered.eccouncil.org/course/ethical-hacking-essentials
- RedTeaming – https://taggartinstitute.org/p/responsible-red-teaming
- METASPLOIT UNLEASHED – https://www.offsec.com/metasploit-unleashed/
- Hacker101 – https://www.hackerone.com/hackers/hacker101
🔻 Vulnerability Management
- Qualys – https://www.qualys.com/training/
- Tenable (Intro) – https://lookbook.tenable.com/automated-web-app-scanning/tenable-university#:~:text=ot%20Introduction,Operational%20Technology%20(OT)%20platform
- Class Central – https://www.classcentral.com/course/get-started-with-vulnerability-assessment-70775
🔻 SIEM
- Splunk – https://www.splunk.com/en_us/training/free-courses/overview.html
- QRadar – https://www.securitylearningacademy.com/local/navigator/index.php?level=siem01&roadmapId=65
- Elastic – https://www.elastic.co/training/elastic-security-fundamentals-siem
- XPERT – https://www.siemxpert.com/online-cybersecurity-courses.html
- LogRhythm : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TRqZuZqtKY&t=220s
🔻 CompTIA
- CompTIA Security+ : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG49S3nxzAnkL2ulFS3132mOVKuzzBxA8 | https://www.cybrary.it/course/comptia-security-plus
- Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJsPcp8W5U8&list=PL-Y05FwmIYtuOmw_8uq7D3BMX_WmF9o_o | https://www.cybrary.it/course/comptia-casp
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXOxHuSTtqSD3yRXgqZCtC_IFx8D6MDob
- CompTIA Pentest+ : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WczBlBjoQeI | https://tryhackme.com/path/outline/pentestplus
🔻ISC2
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) : https://www.cybrary.it/course/cissp | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOWdy-NBQHJuF-DLGbvBkQ8eXjXzeuTXV
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOYQCApvKhV2-j38RvgfHHdsB_VSDPfpP
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1U-z6tCj5WBn1X5AOr3F-fpN8YC56oGh
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFZWMZIy5LM
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOYQCApvKhV2-j38RvgfHHdsB_VSDPfpP
- Certified in Cybersecurity℠ – CC: https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CC
🔻Offsec
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUmtfFKKWWc
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) in arabic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC4T-x2hAcxATaynhiNiup2DZL0Hb70Yf
- Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLidcsTyj9JXKTnpphkJ310PVVGF-GuZA0
- Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkAB_Fr9kmA
🔻ISACA
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) : https://masterofproject.com/p/free-cisa-certification-training | https://www.cybrary.it/course/cisa
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) : https://www.cybrary.it/course/crisc#
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) : https://www.cybrary.it/course/cism
🔻Ec-council
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHed5uXiF6d8Zi0ANK8QLuw4PMvGKQnXr
🔻Cisco
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): https://www.cybrary.it/course/cisco-ccna | https://www.udemy.com/topic/cisco-ccna/free/ | https://digitaldefynd.com/best-ccna-security-courses/