Cybersecurity Tools

tools and references that can be utilized for cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Tools

  • Metasploit: A powerful penetration testing framework that allows security professionals to find and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and applications
  • Wireshark: A network protocol analyzer that helps you capture and interactively browse the traffic on a computer network. It's essential for troubleshooting network issues and analyzing network protocols
  • Burp Suite: A popular tool for web application security testing, allowing users to identify vulnerabilities and perform security assessments of web applications
  • Nmap: A network scanning tool that helps you discover hosts and services on a computer network, providing insights into the security of the network
  • OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy): A free and open-source web application security scanner that is great for finding security vulnerabilities in web applications
  • CyberChef: Ciphers, Data manipulation and Analysis
  • ctf-tools: Repository of tools commonly used in CTF challenges
  • Ultimate List of SANS Cheat Sheets: Cheat sheets for quick reference on various cybersecurity topics
  • JSFiddle: Online editor for testing and running HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, useful for web exploitation tasks
  • Regexr: Tool for learning, building, and testing regular expressions, which are useful for searching patterns in text
  • Postman: API development and testing tool for interacting with web services, often used in CTF web challenges
  • ZAP: Tools for scanning web applications and identifying vulnerabilities, commonly used in web-based CTF challenges
  • PacketLife Cheat Sheets: Network-related cheat sheets that provide quick references for networking tasks such as packet analysis
  • Guide for CTFs: A comprehensive resource page for CTF participants, providing useful guides and materials
  • CTF Frameworks, Libraries, Resources, and Software: Curated list of CTF resources, frameworks, and libraries for participants
  • Flaws.cloud: A site dedicated to finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications through interactive challenges
  • Flaws2.cloud: Similar to Flaws.cloud, offering additional challenges focused on security flaws in applications
  • Smash The Stack: A resource providing challenges and tutorials aimed at improving security and programming skills
  • MetaCTF: A practice CTF environment with challenges and solutions from MetaCTFs's previous Flash CTF competitions
  • IDA Free: Free version of the Interactive DisAssembler, a powerful tool for reverse engineering
  • Cipher Identifier: Online tool to identify various ciphers used in cryptography challenges
  • Decompiler Explorer: Online tool to identify various ciphers used in cryptography challenges
  • Epoch Time Converter: Online hex editor for viewing and editing binary files directly in the browser
  • Rockyou.txt Download: Link to download the famous Rockyou.txt password list, commonly used in password cracking exercises
  • Wordlists: It's a collection of multiple types of lists used during security assessments, collected in one place
  • Linux Upskill Challenge: A month-long course aimed at those who aspire to get Linux-related jobs in the industry
  • Linux Journey: Learn the ways of Linux-fu, for free
  • Posters & Cheat Sheets: 12 pages of resources
  • Ultimate Guide to Mastering Nmap and Netcat: In-depth guide covering the usage, commands, and ethical practices for Nmap and Netcat in network security
  • DFIR Diva Training: Training resources for digital forensics and incident response, with courses and webinars
  • Steganalysis Tool: Online tool for analyzing images to uncover hidden messages and data
  • The DFIR Report: A website providing case studies and reports on digital forensics and incident response
  • Whitepapers: Top-of-mind papers in the SANS community
  • Capture the Flag Beginner Guide 2024: YouTube guide designed for beginners in Capture the Flag competitions, aimed at helping them become hackers
  • Intro to Wireshark: Video introduction to Wireshark, covering its features and basic usage, useful for analyzing network traffic
  • CyberChef Tutorial for Beginners: Recommended video for newcomers to CyberChef, offering an introduction to its features and usage
  • Buffer Overflows Tutorial: Educational video on understanding and exploiting buffer overflow vulnerabilities in programming

Virtual Machines

Virtualization platforms for running multiple operating systems in virtual environments, essential for CTF practice

  • VMware: A powerful virtualization software that allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine, ideal for testing, development, and cybersecurity labs
  • VirtualBox: A free and open-source virtualization tool that supports various operating systems, making it a popular choice for building home labs and experimenting with virtual environments
  • Parallels: A virtualization solution optimized for Mac users, enabling seamless access to Windows and Linux systems on macOS, perfect for cross-platform testing and development

Pre-configured virtual machines with security and forensic tools for use in various CTF environments

  • Kali Linux: A Linux distribution tailored for penetration testing and cybersecurity, offering a robust toolkit with pre-installed tools for ethical hacking, forensics, and vulnerability assessments
  • Ubuntu: A widely-used Linux distribution known for its ease of use and stability, ideal for development, server hosting, and as a base for cybersecurity environments