References and Resources¶
A curated list of cybersecurity resources, references, and learning materials.
Official Standards and Frameworks¶
NIST Publications¶
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- NIST SP 800-53: Security and Privacy Controls
- NIST SP 800-61: Computer Security Incident Handling Guide
ISO Standards¶
- ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems
- ISO/IEC 27002: Information Security Controls
- ISO/IEC 27005: Information Security Risk Management
OWASP Resources¶
Learning Platforms¶
Free Resources¶
Certification Preparation¶
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
Vulnerability Databases¶
- CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)
- NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
- Exploit Database
- CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration)
Security News and Blogs¶
Tools Documentation¶
Network Security¶
Penetration Testing¶
Forensics¶
Books (Recommended Reading)¶
- “The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook” - Dafydd Stuttard
- “Practical Malware Analysis” - Michael Sikorski
- “Network Security Assessment” - Chris McNab
- “Blue Team Handbook” - Don Murdoch
- “The Art of Intrusion” - Kevin Mitnick
Community and Forums¶
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