Learning network security can be a daunting task, but with the right resources, you can build a solid foundation and even become a cybersecurity professional. Here are some of the top resources and platforms recommended by Redditors to help you on your journey:

Online Courses and Video Tutorials

• Professor Messer's Free YouTube Videos: Great for covering all the objectives of certifications like Network+ and Security+. "I used Professor M's free Youtube videos and practice tests"

• BurningIceTech's YouTube Videos: Recommended for both A+ and Network+ certifications. "What worked best for me personally though was BurningIceTech's courses on Youtube"

• Jason Dion's Practice Tests: Useful for preparing for certifications, though they can be harder than the actual exam. "With Jason Dion, the practice tests were good but they turned out to be harder than the actual exam was"

Practice Platforms

• TryHackMe: Excellent for hands-on learning and practical experience. "TryHackMe is the best platform by far for your son."

• HacktheBox: Enables users to test their skills against real-life challenges. "HacktheBox - A platform that enables users to test their skills against real-life challenges."

• CyberSecLabs: Provides a range of training videos for different expertise levels. "CyberSecLabs - This platform provides a range of training videos for different expertise levels."

Certifications

• Security+: A great starting point for cybersecurity. "Security+ felt much easier for me than net+, the hardest one I have taken is PenTest+"

• Network+: Covers the basics of networking, which is essential for network security. "I managed to pass Network+ and not to long ago the A+."

Additional Resources

• O'Reilly: Offers a vast library of security topics and practice tests. "Shoutout to O'Reilly. Not every workplace offers it, but it's got pretty much every security topic on there along with practice tests for exams + tons of different labs"

• Burp's Free Online Web Security Training: Great for learning about web security. "Also don't forget about Burp's free online web security training."

• MITRE ATT&CK: A comprehensive knowledge base of cyberattack techniques. "Go to MITRE ATT&CK and Read..."

Subreddits for Further Learning

• r/cybersecurity

• r/networking

• r/WGU

These resources should provide a solid foundation for anyone looking to get into network security. Good luck with your learning journey!