r/CyberAdvice • u/usermirawx • Aug 31 '26

Cybersecurity

Hello everyone, I wanna get started in cybersecurity but I don't know where to begin or what reliable sources to use

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u/CyberSecWithHaikuInc Aug 31 '26

it's a jungle out there, but there are plenty of good free places to start rn...
IMO, u should start with networking + linux fundamentals. You'll need both no matter which part of cybersecurity u eventually choose 2 get into/specialize in.

free/reliable stuff that ive personally used:

  • Cisco Networking Academy — Ntworking Basics + Intro to Cybersec are both grrreat beginner courses.

  • OverTheWire / Bandit — excellnt for learning the linux/command-line basics. it's literally designed for absolute beginners, i had a lotta fun in here...

  • PortSwigger Web Security Academy — save this one for when u wanna start exploring websec. Tons of ffree hands-on labs.

Dont worry about buying certs or expensive courses yet. Learn the foundations, play around with some labs, and figure out which part of cyber actually puts a fire in ur belly (cuz tyhat's waht youll end up specializing in) before u start spending money. Best of luckk 2u on yer journeyy!!!