Free Training

There are many free resources available online to improve your skills. These can help you prepare for specific job roles, certifications, or just to learn something new. Showing employers that you are proactive about learning can be a great way to demonstrate your commitment to the field.

HackThisSite

As the name implies, HackThisSite lets you try to hack it. It's free and has a variety of challenges for different skill levels. The instructional content is limited, so if you can't solve a challenge, you'll need to look elsewhere for help.

KC7 Cyber

KC7 Cyber is a free training platform that teaches you how to identify threats in log data. It is suitable for beginners to intermediate blue team security operations center (SOC) skills. Setting up SOC platforms in a home lab is challenging, and this platform has done that heavy lifting for you.

OverTheWire

OverTheWire teaches you Linux fundamentals and security concepts. The levels become more difficult quickly. The emphasis is on Linux and coding skills. It's best to use this platform if you already have some familiarity with Linux, networking, and coding.

Cyber Defenders

Cyber Defenders focuses on blue team and SOC skills. It offers free labs and a paid cloud option. The platform uses gamification to engage users with real incident scenarios and leaderboards.

Cybrary

Cybrary offers video courses and hands-on labs. It provides some gamification elements and has both free and paid versions. The labs let you interact with real virtual machines hosted on their cyber range. Hosting labs can be costly, so finding a free service that offers them is a great opportunity.

Root Me

Root Me offers challenges for various security skills. It provides a mix of free and paid content with some gamification elements. The platform has hundreds of challenges and scoreboards with ranks. You should have strong Linux and coding skills to get the most out of this platform.

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Blue Team Labs

blueteamlabs.online is a free platform that teaches defensive skills. It has a variety of labs and challenges to help you learn about security operations, incident response, and threat hunting. They say that the platform is best for people who already have some experience. Their platform is designed to help professionals keep their skills sharp.

Be Internet Awesome

Be Internet Awesome is a free training platform created by Google deployed on the Roblox platform. It teaches kids about online safety and digital citizenship through arcade-style mini games. It is designed for elementary to middle school ages and can be a great resource for parents and educators to share with kids.