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Free Resources for Learning Kali Linux

About the Author

I'm Carrie, a cybersecurity engineer and writer, working for SafeLine WAF. SafeLine is a free and open source web application firewall, self-hosted, very easy to use.

One of my followers wants me to suggest courses of kali linux. So I collect some free resources first. Hope my other readers can benefit from it too.

YouTube Channels

  1. NetworkChuck

    • Channel: NetworkChuck YouTube Channel
    • Description: Offers various tutorials on hacking and cybersecurity, including detailed Kali Linux tutorials.
  2. The Cyber Mentor

  3. HackerSploit

    • Channel: HackerSploit YouTube Channel
    • Description: A comprehensive resource for penetration testing and cybersecurity, with extensive content on Kali Linux.

Free Online Courses

  1. Cybrary

  2. Hack The Box Academy

    • Course: Starting Point
      • Description: Designed for beginners, this course introduces basic tools in Kali Linux through practical, hands-on labs.
  3. OpenSecurityTraining

Free Books and Documentation

  1. Kali Linux Revealed Book

    • Download: Kali Linux Revealed PDF
    • Description: A comprehensive eBook provided by Offensive Security that covers everything from the basics of Kali Linux to advanced usage.
  2. Kali Linux Documentation

    • Website: Kali Linux Documentation
    • Description: Official documentation covering installation, configuration, and usage of Kali Linux and its tools.

Free Lab Environments

  1. TryHackMe

    • Website: TryHackMe
    • Description: Offers various free rooms and challenges to practice hacking and cybersecurity skills using Kali Linux.
  2. OverTheWire

    • Website: OverTheWire
    • Description: A series of wargames designed to teach the basics of security and network administration, often using Linux environments.

Community Resources

  1. Reddit: r/Kalilinux

    • Community: Kali Linux Subreddit
    • Description: A community of Kali Linux users sharing tips, tutorials, and resources.
  2. Discord: Infosec Prep

    • Invite: Infosec Prep Discord
    • Description: A community of infosec professionals and enthusiasts offering help, resources, and discussion on topics including Kali Linux.

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