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📚 Learning Playlists

Curated YouTube playlists for structured cybersecurity learning and skill development

🎯 Beginner Learning Paths

🌱 Start Your Journey

Essential playlists for newcomers to cybersecurity and ethical hacking

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Complete Linux Course

NetworkChuck • 12 videos

Master Linux fundamentals with this comprehensive playlist covering commands, file systems, networking, and security basics essential for cybersecurity.

📋 Topics Covered:

  • Linux basics and navigation
  • File permissions and ownership
  • Package management and services
  • Shell scripting fundamentals
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Practical Ethical Hacking

The Cyber Mentor • 25+ videos

Complete ethical hacking course from basics to advanced techniques. Follow along with real-world scenarios and hands-on labs.

📋 Topics Covered:

  • Information gathering & reconnaissance
  • Scanning and enumeration
  • Web application attacks
  • Post-exploitation techniques
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Python for Cybersecurity

The Cyber Mentor • 15 videos

Learn Python programming specifically for cybersecurity applications. Build tools, automate tasks, and enhance your hacking skills.

📋 Topics Covered:

  • Python basics for hackers
  • Network programming
  • Web scraping and automation
  • Building security tools
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🏆 Advanced Skill Development

⚡ Level Up Your Skills

Advanced playlists for experienced practitioners looking to specialize

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Hack The Box Walkthroughs

IppSec • 100+ videos

Comprehensive HTB machine walkthroughs showcasing real-world penetration testing methodologies and advanced exploitation techniques.

📋 Machine Categories:

  • Easy machines (beginner-friendly)
  • Medium difficulty challenges
  • Hard machines (expert level)
  • Insane difficulty boxes
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Malware Analysis Deep Dives

OALabs • 30+ videos

Advanced malware analysis techniques, reverse engineering methodologies, and real-world malware dissection sessions.

📋 Analysis Types:

  • Static analysis techniques
  • Dynamic analysis in sandbox
  • Reverse engineering tools
  • IOC extraction and reporting
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Binary Exploitation

LiveOverflow • 20+ videos

Master binary exploitation from stack overflows to advanced ROP chains. Perfect for CTF pwn challenges and low-level security research.

📋 Exploit Types:

  • Stack-based buffer overflows
  • Format string vulnerabilities
  • Return-oriented programming
  • Heap exploitation techniques
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🎯 Specialized Topics

🔍 Domain Expertise

Focused playlists for specific cybersecurity domains and specializations

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Web Application Security

OWASP Top 10, SQL injection, XSS, and modern web vulnerabilities.

Bug Bounty Reports • 25 videos

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Network Security

Network protocols, packet analysis, and network-based attacks.

NetworkChuck • 18 videos

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Cryptography

Encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and cryptographic attacks.

Professor Messer • 15 videos

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Digital Forensics

Evidence collection, disk imaging, and forensic analysis techniques.

13Cubed • 20 videos

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Security Tools

Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and other essential security tools.

The Cyber Mentor • 30 videos

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Career Development

Certifications, job search tips, and career advancement strategies.

The Cyber Mentor • 12 videos

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📈 Learning Progression Guide

🛤️ Recommended Learning Path

Follow this structured progression to build your cybersecurity expertise systematically

1

Foundation (Weeks 1-4)

Start with Complete Linux Course → Python for Cybersecurity basics → Networking fundamentals

2

Core Skills (Weeks 5-12)

Practical Ethical Hacking course → Web Application Security → Security Tools mastery

3

Practical Application (Weeks 13-20)

HTB Easy machines → CTF challenges → Start specialization track (Web/Network/Malware)

4

Advanced Mastery (Week 21+)

Advanced HTB machines → Binary Exploitation → Malware Analysis → Career development

💡 Study Tips

  • Follow playlist order: Most playlists are designed to build upon previous concepts
  • Practice actively: Pause videos to try commands and techniques yourself
  • Take breaks: Cybersecurity content can be dense - space out your learning
  • Join communities: Engage with Discord servers and forums for each channel

⚠️ Legal Reminder

Always practice in authorized environments. Use your own labs, VMs, or platforms like Hack The Box that provide legal testing environments.

🚀 Start Your Learning Journey!

Pick a playlist that matches your current skill level and start building your expertise