Learning network security can be a daunting task, but there are numerous resources available to help you along the way. Here are some of the top recommendations from Redditors across various subreddits:

Online Courses and Certifications

• Udemy: Offers a wide range of courses on network security, often at discounted prices. "Udemy courses are 10 - 20 USD during their frequent sales."

• Professor Messer: Provides free YouTube videos and affordable supplemental resources for certifications like CompTIA Security+. "Professor Messer was fantastic for me. Most of his content is free on Youtube."

• CompTIA Network+ and Security+: These certifications are highly recommended for foundational knowledge. "You can start with network+ and security+."

Practice and Hands-On Experience

• TryHackMe: Offers a learning platform with various modules on networking and cybersecurity. "Tryhackme.com has a learning platform."

• HackTheBox: Provides ethical hacking challenges and labs to help you develop practical skills. "Hackthebox.com."

• Building a Home Lab: Practical experience with setting up and configuring network devices can be invaluable. "Also obviously building a home networking lab is one of the best ways to learn just by experimenting, breaking stuff, and fixing it."

Blogs and News Sites

• KrebsOnSecurity: Provides in-depth coverage of cybersecurity news and investigations. "KrebsOnSecurity."

• Ars Technica: Offers comprehensive articles on technology, including cybersecurity. "Ars Technica."

• Bleeping Computer: Focuses on cybersecurity news, tutorials, and forums. "Bleeping Computer."

Podcasts

• Risky Biz: Covers the latest cybersecurity news and trends. "Risky Biz https://risky.biz/."

• Security Now: Provides weekly discussions on security topics. "Security Now https://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm."

• Darknet Diaries: Features true stories from the dark side of the internet. "Darknet Diaries https://darknetdiaries.com/."

GitHub Repositories

• cybersources: A comprehensive collection of cybersecurity resources, including tools, tutorials, and industry standards. "I’ve just launched a new GitHub repository, cybersources, which compiles a diverse range of cybersecurity resources."

• SecLists: A repository of various wordlists, usernames, and passwords for penetration testing. "Have a look at Seclists, which pretty much all the pentesters I know use."

Subreddits for Further Learning

• r/CompTIA

• r/cybersecurity

• r/HomeNetworking

• r/tryhackme

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