# Cyber Security Training

This is a curated list of interactive platforms, games, CTFs, open-source intelligence tools, and educational resources for anyone interested in cybersecurity, threat hunting, or ethical hacking.

Source:  
[https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mohessa511\_cybersecurity-incidentresponse-playgames-activity-7132644163556114432-xC67?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=member\_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB4yqlYBh8d6I6IWTW6bdVPynH4m3OpMRZI](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mohessa511_cybersecurity-incidentresponse-playgames-activity-7132644163556114432-xC67?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB4yqlYBh8d6I6IWTW6bdVPynH4m3OpMRZI)

And own additions

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## 📚 Learning Platforms

- **[INE](https://my.ine.com/)** – Free cybersecurity and networking courses.
- **[Immersive Labs](https://www.immersivelabs.com/)** – Advanced interactive cybersecurity labs.
- **[RangeForce](https://www.rangeforce.com/)** – Interactive and scalable cyber training.
- **[Pluralsight](https://www.pluralsight.com/)** – Developer & security skill-building platform.
- **[Haiku, Inc](https://haikuinc.io/products/haiku-online)** – Platform for hosting cybersecurity ranges and challenges.
- **[Pentest Cheat Sheets](https://github.com/Kitsun3Sec/Pentest-Cheat-Sheets)** – Collection of red team tactics and commands.
- **[Darkstar7471](https://darkstar7471.com/index.html)** – Blog of a TryHackMe admin with various security insights.
- **[Gian's GitHub Page](https://gianrathgeb.github.io/)** – Personal write-ups and insights from a LinkedIn security expert.

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## 🧠 Learning Platforms & CTFs

- **[Hacksplaining](https://www.hacksplaining.com/lessons)**  
    Interactive lessons explaining common web vulnerabilities and their mitigations.
- **[picoCTF](https://picoctf.org/)**  
    Beginner-friendly CTF (Capture The Flag) competition platform created by cybersecurity experts at Carnegie Mellon.
- **[Let’s Defend](https://letsdefend.io/)**  
    Blue team-focused simulation platform with SOC analyst tasks.
- **[OverTheWire](https://overthewire.org/wargames/)**  
    Classic wargames to learn Linux security, shell scripting, and exploitation.
- **[HackerOne CTF](https://ctf.hacker101.com/)**  
    A hacking playground hosted by HackerOne for web vulnerability training.
- **[Splunk Boss of the SOC](https://bots.splunk.com/login?redirect=/)**  
    Realistic SOC analyst challenges using Splunk data.
- **[CyberDefenders](https://cyberdefenders.org/)**  
    Blue team-oriented challenges and training platform.
- **[CyberDefenders Blue Team CTFs](https://cyberdefenders.org/blueteam-ctf-challenges/)**  
    Archive of practical detection and analysis challenges.
- **[EchoCTF](https://echoctf.red/)**  
    Competitive red/blue team CTF environment.
- **[Exploitation Education](https://exploit.education/)**  
    Linux-based exploitation challenges covering stack overflows, heap, and format strings.
- **[Google CTF](https://capturetheflag.withgoogle.com/)**  
    Official Google-hosted cybersecurity CTFs.
- **[W3Challs](https://w3challs.com)**  
    Various hacking challenges: web, forensics, and crypto.
- **[WeChall](http://www.wechall.net)**  
    Meta-CTF aggregator that tracks your challenge progress across sites.
- **[Webgoat](https://owasp.org/www-project-webgoat/)**  
    OWASP's deliberately insecure web app for learning web vulnerabilities.
- **[CMD Challenge](https://cmdchallenge.com)**  
    Solve problems using only Linux command line knowledge.
- **[CryptoHack](https://cryptohack.org/)**  
    Learn cryptography by solving Python-based challenges.
- **[CTFtime](https://ctftime.org/)**  
    CTF competition calendar and team ranking tracker.
- **[Vulnmachines](https://www.vulnmachines.com/)**  
    Vulnerable machines and labs to practice penetration testing.
- **[Alert to Win](https://alf.nu/alert1)**  
    Fun JavaScript-based hacking challenge.
- **[TCM Security Academy](https://academy.tcm-sec.com/)**  
    Practical cybersecurity courses including ethical hacking and OSINT.

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## 🎮 Hacking-Themed Games

- **[Duskers](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/Duskers/)**  
    Sci-fi tactical game using command-line-like interface.
- **[TIS-100](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370360/TIS100/)**  
    Assembly language puzzle game that simulates reverse engineering.
- **[ThreatGen Red vs. Blue](https://store.steampowered.com/app/994670/ThreatGEN_Red_vs_Blue/)**  
    Turn-based strategy game teaching cyber offensive/defensive skills.
- **[Spudnet Board Game](https://potatopirates.game/products/enter-the-spudnet-family-board-games)**  
    Fun family board game teaching cybersecurity concepts.
- **[Nite Team 4](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544390/NITE_Team_4__Military_Hacking_Division/)**  
    A tactical hacking simulation game with real-world inspired missions.
- **[Hacknet](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/Hacknet/)**  
    Terminal-based hacking simulation game.

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## 📊 Reports & Insights

- **[2024 State of the Security Team – TrendMicro](https://www.exabeam.com/resources/reports/2024-state-of-the-security-team-research/)**  
    Research report on challenges faced by security teams.
- **[Backdoors & Breaches Card Game](https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/tools/backdoorsandbreaches/)**  
    A fun tabletop game to simulate incident response and detection.