Learning ethical hacking can be a daunting task, but there are numerous resources available to help you get started. Here are some of the best resources recommended by Redditors:

Online Platforms

• TryHackMe: Great for beginners and has a variety of labs and walkthrough rooms. "Start at TryHackMe and progress from there bro. THM has labs, walkthrough rooms and much more"

• Hack The Box: Offers realistic hacking scenarios and challenges. "Hack the box, all day erry day"

• PortSwigger Web Security Academy: Focuses on web vulnerabilities and bug bounty hunting. "Portswigger Academy / htb / rootme / crackmes.one / ctftime etc... (:"

Courses and Certifications

• Cisco Ethical Hacking Course: Free and comprehensive. "Cisco has a free EH course online"

• CompTIA Trifecta: Includes A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. "If you’re serious, start with the CompTIA Trifecta (A+, Network+ and Security+)."

• Redfox Academy: Offers free bootcamps and structured courses. "We started an academy called Redfox Academy."

Books and Guides

• OWASP Testing Guide: Comprehensive guide for web application testing. "Owasp Testing guide"

• "The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing" by Patrick Engebretson: Easy-read book covering the basics. "A great and easy-read book i recommend is 'The basics of hacking and penetration testing' by Patrick Engebretson."

Additional Resources

• YouTube Channels: For visual learners, channels like TCM Security and Network Chuck offer valuable content. "Tcm security yt channel"

• Practice Platforms: Overthewire.org, PicoCTF, and VulnHub offer challenges to hone your skills. "Practice on Overthewire , Tryhackme , Hackthebox, Pico , Vulnhub , Portswigger & etc"

Subreddits for Further Questions

• r/Hacking_Tutorials

• r/HowToHack

• r/bugbounty

These resources should provide a solid foundation for anyone looking to start their journey in ethical hacking. Good luck!