Looking to start a cybersecurity career but don’t know where to begin? In this video, I showcase the BEST completely FREE cybersecurity resources for beginners, including hands-on labs, beginner certifications, theory, networking, operating systems, cloud, and CTF platforms. These are the most requested resources by new learners entering cyber. You’ll see short on-screen demos of each platform and a clear structure that follows the core cybersecurity learning domains: • Networking fundamentals • Operating systems • Cybersecurity basics • Hands-on labs • Free certifications • CTFs and challenges • Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Career-focused learning paths All links mentioned in the video are free to use and beginner-friendly. 📌 Computer Networks: Networking Fundamentals Theory: Wireshark Tool: Cisco Networking Academy: Cisco Packet Tracer: 📌 Security Fundamentals: Fundamentals Theory: TryHackMe Pre Security Path: 📌 Defensive Security: TryHackMe SOC Path: Splunk Free Training: Blue Team Labs: MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Threat Intelligence (VirusTotal): Microsoft Security Operations Analysts: SANS: Fortinet: CC: 📌 Offensive Security: Kali Linux: TryHackMe Penetration Testing Path: HackTheBox: Portswigger Academy: OverTheWire: TCM Security YouTube Channel: @TCMSecurityAcademy/playlists CTFs: PicoCTF: CTFLearn: 📌 Cloud Security: AWS: Azure: 📌 GRC: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF): CIS Security Controls: ISO/IEC 27001: HIPAA Security Rule: GDPR Overview: 👩‍💻 I’m Meera Tamboli, a cybersecurity professional based in the UK, helping beginners build their cyber careers. 📌 Schedule 1:1 call with me: Connect with me on Linkedin: Connect with me on Instagram: 📌 Cyber Career Starter Guide - Top 100 Concepts To Learn: 📌 Fill in this quick form and get my step-by-step roadmap email that breaks it all down, from the fundamentals every beginner must know, to choosing your cyber subdomain, building the right skills and creating a CV that actually gets noticed: 🎯 Best Courses for Beginners: 📌 Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate: 📌 IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: 📌 Coursera’s Career Academy - Cyber Security Analyst 📌 Become an Ethical Hacker & Cybersecurity Expert: 📌 Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: 📌 Complete Cybersecurity Bootcamp: 📌 IBM Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: DISCLAIMER: Everything I share here is based on my personal views and experiences, not connected to any employer, role or organisation. -------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Video Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - OS & Networks 06:27 - Security Fundamentals 08:00 - Defensive 10:00 - Offensive 12:00 - CTFs 12:38 - Cloud 13:30 - GRC --------------------------------------------------------------- #cybersecurity #cybersecurityforbeginner #ethicalhacking #infosec #cybersecurityroadmap #learncybersecurity #networking #cybersecurityjobs #freecyber #ctf #cyberlabs #cloudsecurity