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Training Resources

Whether you're just starting out or preparing for advanced competitions, we've curated the best resources to help you become a CTF champion.

Structured Learning

Learning Paths

Choose your skill level and follow a structured curriculum.

Beginner

Perfect for those new to cybersecurity. Start your journey here.

Web Security Basics

Introduction to Cryptography

Linux Command Line

Network Fundamentals

Your First CTF Challenge

Intermediate

Ready to level up? Dive deeper into exploitation techniques.

SQL Injection Deep Dive

XSS & CSRF Attacks

Binary Analysis Basics

Advanced Cryptanalysis

Forensics & Steganography

Advanced

Master complex exploitation and real-world attack scenarios.

Heap Exploitation

Kernel Security

Advanced Web Attacks

Malware Analysis

Zero-Day Research

Curated Links

External Resources

The best free resources from around the web to supplement your learning.

CTF Platforms

picoCTF↗

Beginner-friendly CTF platform by Carnegie Mellon. Great for students!

HackTheBox↗

Real-world penetration testing labs. Industry standard.

TryHackMe↗

Guided cybersecurity training with gamified learning.

OverTheWire↗

Classic wargames teaching security concepts through challenges.

CTFtime↗

Calendar of upcoming CTF competitions worldwide.

Web Security

PortSwigger Web Security Academy↗

Free, comprehensive web security training from the creators of Burp Suite.

OWASP Top 10↗

The most critical web application security risks.

HackSplaining↗

Interactive lessons on web vulnerabilities with hands-on examples.

Cryptography

CryptoHack↗

A free platform for learning modern cryptography through challenges.

Cryptopals↗

The famous crypto challenges. Learn by breaking real crypto.

Khan Academy Cryptography↗

Free video course covering cryptography fundamentals.

Reverse Engineering

Nightmare↗

Introduction to binary exploitation / reverse engineering course.

Crackmes.one↗

Practice reverse engineering with crackme challenges.

Ghidra↗

NSA's free reverse engineering tool. Essential for RE challenges.

Binary Exploitation

pwn.college↗

University-level binary exploitation course with hands-on challenges.

ROP Emporium↗

Learn Return Oriented Programming through a series of challenges.

LiveOverflow YouTube↗

Excellent video walkthroughs of CTF challenges and security concepts.

Forensics & OSINT

DFIR Training↗

Digital forensics and incident response resources and tools.

OSINT Framework↗

Collection of OSINT tools organized by category.

Autopsy↗

Free digital forensics platform for analyzing disk images.

Toolkit

Essential Tools

Every CTF player needs these tools in their arsenal.

Burp Suite

Wireshark

Ghidra

GDB + pwndbg

Hashcat

John the Ripper

CyberChef

Binwalk

Video Learning

YouTube Channels

Learn from the best CTF players and security researchers on YouTube.

LiveOverflow

CTF walkthroughs & hacking explained

John Hammond

Malware analysis & CTF solutions

IppSec

HackTheBox machine walkthroughs

PwnFunction

Web security deep dives

Computerphile

Computer science & security concepts

NetworkChuck

Networking & cybersecurity basics

Pro Tips

Tips for Success

Take Notes

Keep a personal wiki of techniques you learn. Tools like Notion or Obsidian work great for organizing CTF knowledge.

Join a Team

You'll learn faster by working with others. Find teammates on Discord servers or join an existing CTF team.

Read Writeups

After a CTF ends, read writeups from other players. You'll discover new techniques and approaches you hadn't considered.

Focus on Fundamentals

Master the basics before moving to advanced topics. A strong foundation in web, crypto, and Linux will serve you well.

Ready to Practice?

Put your new skills to the test! Head to Practice Mode and start solving challenges.