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Free Programming & Scripting Training

Posted on by DFIR Diva Programming & Scripting

Name & Direct Link	Platform	For Beginners	Hands-On Component	Proof of Completion	Topics
Intro to x86 Assembly Language	YouTube - Davy Wybiral	Yes			x86 Assembly Language
Introduction to x86 (32 bit)	YouTube - Open SecurityTraining	Yes	Yes - Class Materials are HERE		Intel x86 Architecture, Assembly, Applications
Intermediate x86 (32 bit)	YouTube - Open SecurityTraining	Meant to be taken after completing the Intro x86 (32 bit) course	Yes - Class Materials are HERE		x86 Architecture, Assembly, Applications, WinDbg
Learn C	Learn-C.org	Yes	Yes		C Programming
Python Essentials (Parts 1 and 2)	Python Institute	Yes	Yes		Python: Part 1 - Beginner, Part 2 - Intermediate
Free Python Courses and Tutorials on Udemy	Udemy	Yes - Some courses are for beginners			Various Python Topics
List of Free Python Resources	Hakin9	Yes			Several Python resources including videos, books, tutorials, and challenges
Learn NASM Assembly	Tutorialspoint	Yes	Yes		NASM Assembly
Regex Academy: An Introduction to Text Parsing Sorcery	Udemy	Yes			Regular Expressions (Regex)
RegexOne	RegexOne	Yes	Yes		Regular Expressions (Regex)
PowerShell Documentation - Including PowerShell 101	Microsoft	Yes			PowerShell 101 under Getting Started (Overview) - Learning PowerShell. Also contains links to PowerShell communities on Discord, Slack, etc.
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerShell	Channel 9	Yes			PowerShell Scripting, Automation, The Help System, Remoting, Installation, Customization
Linux BASH Shell Script Basics	YouTube - Joe Collins	This course assumes that you have knowledge of the Linux CLI and Linux filesystem.			Linux Bash Shell Scripting
Learn VBScript	Tutorialspoint	Yes			Microsoft VBS (Visual Basic Script) syntax, Variables, Operators, Loops, Events, Cookies, Strings, Arrays, Regex
JSON Tutorial	Tutorialspoint	This Tutorial assumes that you have basic knowledge of HTTP and JavaScript.			JSON Syntax, Objects, Schemas, Examples, Data Types
SANS JSON and jq Quick Start Guide	SANS				JSON, Nested Objects, Array Elements, JSON Structure, Filtering
SQLite Tutorial	SQLite Tutorial	Yes	Yes		SQLite
SANS SQLite Pocket Reference	SANS				SQLite Database, Query Structure, Operators, Data Types, Table Joins, Timestamp Conversion, CLI Options
SoloLearn	SoloLearn	Yes	Yes	Yes - Certificate of Completion	Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, C#, C, SQL, Machine Learning, Data Science with Python, HTML, PHP, CSS, JQuery, Ruby, React + Redux, Angular + NestJS, Swift
Free Packt Workshops	Packt	Yes	Yes		Python, Ruby, Java, Go, Clojure, C++, SQL, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Git Started with GitHub	Udemy	Yes			Installation, Workflow, Configuration, Git Clone, Push, Command Line
Getting Git Right	Atlassian	Yes			Git, Bitbucket Cloud, Git SSH
GitHub Training	Microsoft Learn	Yes	Yes	Yes - Digital Badge	Introduction to GitHub, Introduction to Git, Best Practices, Pull Requests, Commits, Workflows, GitHub Script, Branching and Merging
APIs for Beginners	YouTube - freeCodeCamp.org	Yes	Yes		Application Programming Interface (API)
Learn JSON in 10 Minutes	YouTube - Web Dev Simplified	Yes			JSON - What it's used for, syntax, examples
Introduction to ARM Assembly Basics	Azeria Labs		Yes		Writing ARM Assembly, ARM Data Types and Registers, ARM Instruction Set, Memory Instructions: Loading and Storing Data, Load and Store Multiple, Conditional Execution and Branching, Stack and Functions.
DFIR Python Study Group	YouTube - Alexis Brignoni	Yes			DFIR Python Study Group using the book "Head First Python: A Brain-Friendly Guide, 2nd edition"
It's Great to C You	YouTube - James Duffy	Yes			C Programming

Free Linux Training

Posted on by DFIR Diva Linux 0

Name & Direct Link	Platform	For Beginners	Hands-On Component	Proof of Completion	Topics
Introduction to Linux	edX	Yes		Costs Extra	Command Line Operations, Linux Distributions, System Configurations, Linux GUI, Common Linux Applications
NDG Linux Unhatched	Cisco Networking Academy	Yes	Yes	Yes - Certificate of Completion	Linux Installation and Configuration, Linux Command Line Interface (CLI), Linux Virtual Machine,
NDG Linux Essentials	Cisco Networking Academy	Recommend taking NDG Linux Unhatched first.	Yes	Yes - Certificate of Completion	Open Source Software and Licensing, Command Line, Linux Filesystem, Files and Directories, Archiving and Compression, Basic Scripting, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, System & User Security, Users & Groups, Ownership & Permissions
Linux Command Line Basics	Udacity	Yes	Yes		Shell Commands, Linux Filesystem, Linux Terminal
Free Linux Courses and Tutorials	Udemy				Various Linux Topics
Linux BASH Shell Script Basics	YouTube - Joe Collins	This course assumes that you have knowledge of the Linux command line and filesystem.			BASH Shell Scripting
Linux Workshop (Hands On Introduction to Linux) by Wesley Phillips	YouTube - Blacks in Cybersecurity	Yes	Yes		Linux
Linux Journey	Linux Journey	Yes			Linux Command Line, User Management, Permissions, Processes, Packages, Devices, Filesystem, Kernel, Init, Process Utilization, Logging, Network Sharing, Network Basics

Free Networking Training

Posted on by DFIR Diva Networking

Name & Direct Link	Platform	For Beginners	Hands-On Component	Proof of Completion	Topics
Free Short Course: Computer Network Fundamentals	Charles Sturt University	Yes		Yes - Certificate of Completion	Ports, Protocols, OSI Layers, Network Topologies, WAN, Device Hardening, Authentication, Access Controls, Wireless, Best Practices, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery
Basics of Network Security	Future Learn	Yes	Yes	Costs Extra	Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection, Security Threats, Case Studies, Asset Protection
Network+ Training Course	Professor Messer	Professor Messer A+ Training Courses are Recommended First			OSI Model, Ethernet, Ports, IP, Routing & Switching, IPv4, IPv6, IGP, EGP, NAT, Access Controls, Subnetting, Binary, Topologies, Wireless, Cellular, DHCP, NTP, DNS, WAN, Remote Access, Attacks, Segmentation, Protocols
Network+ Practice Tests	ExamCompass				Network+
Network+ Practice Test App	PocketPrep				Network+
Network Assurance	TEEX	Recommend taking a beginner Networking and beginner Cybersecurity course first.			Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, cryptographic ciphers, AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting), server and client security, secure policy generation
Network Security	edX			Costs Extra	Packet Sniffing, Password Cracking, Port Scanning, Exploits, Access Control Lists, Snort, DHCP, DNS, Attacks, Mitigation
Network and Security Foundations	edX	Yes		Costs Extra	Networking Technologies, Vulnerabilities, Threats, Risk Mitigation, Security Management Policies and Procedures.
Discovering Computer Networks: Hands On in the Open Networking Lab	OpenLearn	Yes	Yes	Yes - Statement of Participation, Digital Badge	Home Networks, Packet Tracer, IP Addresses, Switches, Routers, Network Configuration, NAT, DHCP, Wi-Fi, DNS, Subnetting, MAC Addresses, Cisco CLI, ARP, IPv4, IPv6, VLAN, Routing Protocols
CCNA ICND1 and ICND2	Alison			Costs Extra	Cisco CCNA Training
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking	Coursera (select "Audit" for the free version)	Yes			DNS, IPv4, DHCP, Network Model, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques, Cloud Computing
Intel Networking Academy - Network Transformation 101	Coursera			Costs Extra	Software-Defined Networking, Internet of Things (IoT), Network Architecture, Virtualization
Intel Network Academy - Network Transformation 102	Coursera	Network Transformation 101 is Recommended First		Costs Extra	VNF Operations & Development, Cryptography, Hyperscan Technology, Open Source Standards, DPDK, FD.io
Network Security - Protocols	edX			Costs Extra	Cryptography, TLS/SSL, IPSec, Layer 2 Security, Wireless Security
Connected Dots Online	Connected Dots	Yes	Yes		Switching, Routing, IP Addressing & Subnetting, Static Routes, VLANS & Trunks, IP Services. Some courses are still under development.
CS402: Computer Communications and Networks	Saylor Academy	Yes		Yes - Certificate of Completion	Networking Protocols, Networking Layers, Cloud
Network+ Study Labs	YouTube - CYBERINSIGHT		Yes		Network+, Packet Tracer, SSH, DNS, Telnet, NTP, DHCP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, Static Routs, RIP, EIGRP, VLANs, MAC Addresses, ARP, Subnetting, VLSM

Free General IT/Cybersecurity Training

Posted on by DFIR Diva General IT & Cybersecurity

If you are a complete beginner to IT, I recommend starting with the Hopper’s Roppers courses at the top of the list.

Name & Direct Link	Platform	For Beginners	Hands-On Component	Proof of Completion	Topics
Introduction to Computing Fundamentals	Hopper's Roppers (Roppers Academy)	Yes	Yes		Home Lab, Linux, Windows, Internet, Python, Github, Hardware
Introduction to Security	Hopper's Roppers (Roppers Academy)	Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals is recommended.	Yes		Risk, Threats, Attacks, Cyber Kill Chain, Malware Types, Password Security, Networks
Introduction to Capture the Flag	Hopper's Roppers (Roppers Academy)	Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals is recommended.	Yes		Forensics, Cryptography, Web Exploitation, Wireshark
A+ 220-1001 Training Course	YouTube - Professor Messer	Yes			Computer Hardware, Mobile Devices, Networking, BIOS
A+ 220-1002 Training Course	YouTube - Professor Messer	A+ 200-1001 Training Course			Windows, Linux, macOS, Attacks, Malware, Scripting
Cybersecurity Fundamentals	edX	Yes		Costs Extra	Security Concepts and Problems, Cryptography, Networking, Systems Administration, Malware, Forensics, Detection, Prevention
Cybersecurity Basics: A Hands-On Approach	edX	Basic knowledge of networking and operating systems.	Yes	Costs Extra	Cybersecurity landscape, reverse engineering, network attacks, malware, vulnerability management, pentesting
Introduction to Cybersecurity	OpenLearn	Yes		Yes - Statement of Participation	Threat Landscape, Phishing, Malware, Authentication, Networking, Cryptography, Laws, Risk
Introduction to Cybersecurity	Cisco Networking Academy	Yes	Yes	Yes - Certificate of Completion	Cybersecurity Overview, CIA Triad, Breaches, Attacks, Threats, Cyberwarfare, Firewalls, Detection, Cyber Kill Chain
Cybersecurity Essentials	Cisco Networking Academy	Introduction to Cybersecurity is recommended.	Yes	Yes - Certificate of Completion	CIA Triad (in depth), Countermeasures, Cybersecurity Domains, ISO, Threats, Vulnerabilities, Attacks, Malware, Cryptography, Access Controls, Stenography, Obfuscation, Incident Response, Hardening, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Laws
SANS Cyber Aces Tutorials	SANS Cyber Aces	Yes	Yes		Windows, Linux, Networking, Bash Scripting, PowerShell, Python
Free Short Course: Phishing Countermeasures	Charles Sturt University	This is an intermediate course. Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals and Introduction to Security is recommended.	Yes	Yes - Certificate of Completion	Network Security, Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Architecture, Risk Management, Application Security
Free Short Course: Cyber Warfare and Terrorism	Charles Sturt University	This is an intermediate course. Hoppers Ropper's Introduction to Computing Fundamentals and Introduction to Security is recommended.		Yes - Certificate of Completion	Cyber Weapons, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Terrorism, Military Cyber Preparedness
Free Short Course: Enterprise Cybersecurity Fundamentals	Charles Sturt University	This is an intermediate course. Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals and Introduction to Security is recommended.		Yes - Certificate of Completion	Threats, Attacks, Secure Design, Physical Security, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Network Security, System Security, Defense in Depth
IBM Security Learning Academy	IBM Security Learning Academy	Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals and Introduction to Security are recommended.	Yes	Yes - Progress Report and Digital Badges	IBM Products (QRadar, Resilient SOAR, etc), Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud, Mobile Security, Access Management, and more.
Palo Alto Networks Free Training	Palo Alto Networks	Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals is recommended.			Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Security, Cortex XDR, Firewalls, Prisma
Geek University	Geek University	Yes		Yes - Certificate of Completion	CCNA, Linux, VMware ESXi, NMAP, SQL, Raspberry Pi, Apache HTTP Server, VMware Player, Splunk, VirtualBox, Python
Cybering.cc	Cybering.cc	Yes	Yes		Linux Command Line, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal, XOR, Bitwise Operators, Regex, File Formats, Networking, Wireshark, MySQL
Security+ Training Course	YouTube - Professor Messer	A+ and Network+ Training			Malware, Attacks, Vulnerabilities, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Access Controls, VPN, SIEM, Mobile Devices, Networking, Incident Response, Risk Assessment, BIA, Cryptography, Wireless, PKI
Security+ Practice Tests	ExamCompass				Security+
Security+ Practice Test App	PocketPrep				Security+
Network and Security Courses	Alison			Costs Extra	A+, Cloud+, Security+, CCNA, CISSP, Networking, NotPetya, WannaCry, Arduino, IoT, Cryptography, Server Administration
An Introduction to Cryptography	Future Learn	Yes	Yes	Costs Extra	Cryptography, hashing, historical ciphers, cryptanalysis
SANS Free Cybersecurity Community Resources and Programs	SANS		Yes - For some things such as Tech Tuesday Workshops	Yes - For Webcasts, Forums, Summits, and other events. Earn CEUs.	Cloud Security, Cyber Defense, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Industrial Control Systems, Penetration Testing
Labtainers	Naval Postgraduate School	Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals and Introduction to Security are recommended.	Yes		Software Vulnerabilities, Networking, PCAP Analysis, Cryptography, Web Security, System Security, ICS Security, quantum algorithms
RangeForce Community Edition	RangeForce	Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals and Introduction to Security are recommended.	Yes	Yes - Earn CPE Credits after completing 5 modules	Splunk, Suricata, YARA, NMAP, Event Logs, PowerShell, NTLM, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting
Fortinet Cybersecurity Training	Fortinet	Recommend Professor Messers Network+ and Security+ training.		Yes - Qualifies for (ISC)2 CPE credit.	Geared toward Fortinet Products, Cloud, Wireless, SIEM, Threat Protection, Next Generation Firewall
HTB Academy	Hack The Box	Recommend Hopper's Roppers Introduction to Computing Fundamentals, Introduction to Security, and Introduction to Capture the Flags.	Yes		Linux, Password Cracking, Hacking, Network Enumeration with NMAP, Windows, JavaScript Deobfuscation, Secure Coding
Gerald Auger - Simply Cyber YouTube Channel	YouTube - Gerald Auger - Simply Cyber	Yes			Home Labs, SOC Analyst Interview Questions, SOC Analyst Skills, Tools, Kali, Vulnerability Scanning, Certifications Roadmap, Entry Level Cyber Jobs Explained, Getting into Cybersecurity
Cyber Warrior Studios YouTube Channel	YouTube - Cyber Warrior Studios	Yes			Various Cybersecurity Topics Including: Phishing, OSINT, Kali, Malware, Cybersecurity Interview Do's and Don'ts
Microsoft Azure	Microsoft Learn	Yes - You can select Beginner Level on the Website. Introduction to Azure Fundamentals is a good place to start.		Yes - Digital Badges	Over 850 Azure topics
AWS Free Digital Training	AWS Training and Certification	Yes - Beginners can select the Fundamental experience level on the Website. AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials is a good place to start.			Over 400 AWS Topics
Google Cloud Training (Select On-Demand Courses)	Google Cloud Training/Qwiklabs	Yes - Beginners can select Introductory level. Google Cloud Essentials is a good place to start.	Yes	Yes - Digital Badges	Over 500 Google Cloud Topics
Jon Good's YouTube Channel	YouTube - Jon Good	Yes			Beginners Guide to Cyber Security Careers, CySA+ Training, CISSP Training, Linux Training for Cyber Security Beginners, Windows Training for Cyber Security Beginners, Cloud Concepts
Introduction to Security	YouTube - Ming Chow	Yes			Using Kali Linux VM, Packet Analysis Using Wireshark, Basic Recon using Nmap, Scapy, Password Cracking with John the Ripper, Vulnerability Scanning, Burp Suite, Web Security, Really Bad Code, Static Analysis, Malware, Forensics

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