Blue Team

Learning platforms and labs:

• CyberDefenders (FREE + $);

• BlueTeamLabs (FREE + $);

• LetsDefend (I think the SIEM is free, but the paths cost $);

• Security Blue Team ($);

• Pwned Labs (FREE + $);

• TryHackMe, SOC simulator and paths ($ if you wanna complete the entire path or do the free chapters and compensate with YouTube walkthroughs);

• HacktheBox, Sherlocks (FREE + $).

• snyk (FREE).

A few free certifications courses online (you only pay if you pass the exam to get the certification):

Make sure to check the current version of the certification course content before doing any courses. Some people giving the courses online (ex. Messer, Dion) also sell practice exams that you can use to prepare and understand the logic of the questions. You can also find practice questions in books sold online. Do your research.

For beginners to intermediate:

• Cyberkraft : Comptia A+, Security+, SecurityX, CASP+, CySA+...

• Professor Messer: Comptia A+, Security+, Network+.

• Certify Breakfast: Comptia Security+, CySA+.

Advanced Certs:

To be added soon.

​These can also be used by employers too to train their employees : RangeForce, Immersive Labs.