Security Links Cheatsheet

Security-oriented Linux Distributions

• Security Onion
  • Security Onion: A Linux Distro For IDS, NSM, And Log Management

Scanning Tools

• McAfee ShareScan for SMB/CIFS Shares.
• SoftPerfect NetworkScanner for IP reachability and a handful of well-known ports.
• Search engines: shodan.io, censys.io.

Knowledge & Practice

• VulnHub
• Penetration Testing Practice Labs, Vulnerable Apps and Systems
• Wargames
• CTF365
• PenTester Lab
• The Matasano Crypto Challenges: a set of crypto challenges with solutions in mainstream programming languages.
• 7 Free InfoSec Training Resources For IT Pros
• Hack This Site
• OWASP WebGoat
• Damn Vulnerable Web Application
• 10 Easy Ways to Increase Your Application Security Knowledge

Security Job Boards

• Dark Reading Jobs

Security Job Tips

• The Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Information Security, Part 1 and Part 2.
• Landing a Hands-On Security Gig, Part 1 and Part 2.

Certifications

• 10 Security Certifications To Boost Your Career