Resources
Cybersecurity Resource Materials
This page offers recommendations on platforms that support cybersecurity skill-building, along with career path frameworks. The list isn’t exhaustive and is updated on an ongoing basis. Know a platform worth adding? Email mentoring@women4cyber.dk
Learning Platforms at a Glance
| Platform | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| TryHackMe | Free tier / £10.50–16.99 mo (VIP) | Absolute beginners — gentle learning curve |
| HackTheBox | Free tier / £18 mo (VIP+) | Practical CTF-style challenges, active/retired machines |
| HackTheBox Academy | Free tier / $8–68 mo | Structured courses tied directly to HTB machines |
| Offensive Security Proving Grounds | Free (3h/day) / $19 mo | OSCP / OSWE exam preparation |
| PortSwigger Academy | Free | Web application security, built around Burp Suite |
| APIsec University | Free | API hacking and logic-flaw workshops |
| Immersive Labs | Free | Broad topic library with digital badges/certificates |
Other Sources of Inspiration
Education
Looking for a bachelor’s or master’s in cybersecurity? Search European programs via ENISA’s Cyberhead database.
News Sites
BleepingComputer · The Hacker News · Cybersecurity News · Threatpost · ENISA Threats & Trends
Podcasts
Darknet Diaries · Security Now · Malicious Life · Cyber Security Today · ZDNet Security Update · Cyber Security Brief · CyberWire Daily · Hacked: Into the Minds of Cybersecurity Leaders · Exploring Information Security · AI Security Podcast · Onsdagstanker
Career paths framework
- The US model – NICE Framework:
- SANS – Nice Framework
- The EU model – European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF)