📚 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
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
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
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
🏆 Advanced Skill Development
⚡ Level Up Your Skills
Advanced playlists for experienced practitioners looking to specialize
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
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
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
🎯 Specialized Topics
🔍 Domain Expertise
Focused playlists for specific cybersecurity domains and specializations
Web Application Security
OWASP Top 10, SQL injection, XSS, and modern web vulnerabilities.
Bug Bounty Reports • 25 videos
View PlaylistNetwork Security
Network protocols, packet analysis, and network-based attacks.
NetworkChuck • 18 videos
View PlaylistCryptography
Encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and cryptographic attacks.
Professor Messer • 15 videos
View PlaylistDigital Forensics
Evidence collection, disk imaging, and forensic analysis techniques.
13Cubed • 20 videos
View PlaylistSecurity Tools
Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and other essential security tools.
The Cyber Mentor • 30 videos
View PlaylistCareer Development
Certifications, job search tips, and career advancement strategies.
The Cyber Mentor • 12 videos
View Playlist📈 Learning Progression Guide
🛤️ Recommended Learning Path
Follow this structured progression to build your cybersecurity expertise systematically
Foundation (Weeks 1-4)
Start with Complete Linux Course → Python for Cybersecurity basics → Networking fundamentals
Core Skills (Weeks 5-12)
Practical Ethical Hacking course → Web Application Security → Security Tools mastery
Practical Application (Weeks 13-20)
HTB Easy machines → CTF challenges → Start specialization track (Web/Network/Malware)
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