cyber-security-resources/foundational_cybersecurity_concepts/README.md
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## Foundational Cybersecurity Resources
This section provides a curated list of resources that delve into foundational cybersecurity concepts, frequently explored in my O'Reilly training sessions and other educational offerings.
## Live Training
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## Reading List
Despite the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and technology, these books offer a comprehensive roadmap for understanding the intersection of these technologies with cybersecurity:
- **Developing Cybersecurity Programs and Policies in an AI-Driven World**
Explore strategies for creating robust cybersecurity frameworks in an AI-centric environment.
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/developing-cybersecurity-programs/9780138073992)*
- **Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Security, Privacy, and Ethics**
Gain insights into the ethical and security challenges posed by AI technologies.
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/beyond-the-algorithm/9780138268442)*
- **The AI Revolution in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies**
Understand how AI is transforming networking and cybersecurity landscapes.
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/the-ai-revolution/9780138293703)*
## Video Courses
Enhance your practical skills with these video courses designed to deepen your understanding of cybersecurity:
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- **Building the Ultimate Cybersecurity Lab and Cyber Range (video)**
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/course/building-the-ultimate/9780138319090/)
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- **AI-Enabled Programming, Networking, and Cybersecurity**
- Learn to use AI for cybersecurity, networking, and programming tasks.
- Use examples of practical, hands-on activities and demos that emphasize real-world tasks.
- Implement AI tools as a programmer, developer, networking, or security professional.
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/course/ai-enabled-programming-networking/9780135402696/)
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- **Securing Generative AI**
- Explore security for deploying and developing AI applications, RAG, agents, and other AI implementations
- Learn hands-on with practical skills of real-life AI and machine learning cases
- Incorporate security at every stage of AI development, deployment, and operation
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/course/securing-generative-ai/9780135401804/)
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- **Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals**
A comprehensive video course covering essential cybersecurity principles.
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/course/practical-cybersecurity-fundamentals/9780138037550/)
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- **The Art of Hacking**
A series of video courses offering over 26 hours of training in ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques. Ideal for those preparing for certifications like OSCP or CEH.
- [Visit The Art of Hacking](https://theartofhacking.org)
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## **Certification Related**
- **Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Latest Edition**
- Very comprehensive! Over 19 hours! [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/course/certified-ethical-hacker/9780135395646/)
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- **CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 Cert Guide, 2nd Edition**
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/comptia-pentest-pt0-002/9780137566204/)
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- **Certified in Cybersecurity - CC (ISC)²**
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/course/certified-in-cybersecurity/9780138230364/)
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- **CCNP and CCIE Security Core SCOR 350-701 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition**
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/ccnp-and-ccie/9780138221287/)
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- **CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Cert Guide**
- [Available on O'Reilly](https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/ceh-certified-ethical/9780137489930/)
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## Additional Resources
- **Hacking Scenarios (Labs) in O'Reilly**: No need to install any software in your system. Cloud based labs.
- https://hackingscenarios.com
- **My Personal Blog**: Stay updated with my latest thoughts and insights on cybersecurity trends and techniques.
- [Visit Blog](https://becomingahacker.org)
- **My Cisco Blog**:
- [Access Blog](https://blogs.cisco.com/author/omarsantos)
- **GitHub Repository**: Access a wealth of resources and tools for hackers and cybersecurity enthusiasts.
- [Visit GitHub Repo](https://hackerrepo.org)
- **WebSploit Labs**: Engage with interactive labs to practice and refine your hacking skills.
- [Visit WebSploit Labs](https://hackerrepo.org)
- **NetAcad Ethical Hacker Free Course**
- [Available (free) on NetAcad Skills for All](https://www.netacad.com/courses/ethical-hacker?courseLang=en-US)
These resources are designed to provide a solid foundation in cybersecurity concepts while also exploring the implications of emerging technologies like AI.