List of Resource Links from SANS New to Cyber Summit 2021

May 03 2021

Cybersecurity Resources and Tools

Authored byEmily Blades

The following is a list of links shared by those attending the 2021 New to Cyber Summit. SANS loves the positivity and contributions from the Summit attendees, and that members of the community openly shared these URL links for use by others who were new to the community.

IMPORTANT: SANS is not affiliated with and does not control or endorse these links in any way. The tools, websites or information provided here are to be used at your own risk. We suggest that those interested in using these resources do their due diligence and assess them carefully before use.

We truly appreciate the full participation of all the presenters and attendees of the 2021 SANS New to Cyber Summit. The community is what made it a great event!

General Resources:

SANS Free - SANS instructors produce thousands of free content-rich resources for the information security community annually. These resources are aimed to provide the latest in research and technology available to help support awareness and growth.

Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) | National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies - The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides a blueprint to categorize, organize, and describe cybersecurity work into Specialty Areas, tasks, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Toyota - Vulnerability Disclosure Program | HackerOne

SANS Blueprint Podcast - a Podcast Hosted by John Hubbard

Daily Information Security Podcast ("StormCast")

Free Tools, and Cheat Sheets:

https://www.py4e.com/lessons - A site to learn python for free if you have zero python experience.

NetCat

SANS Penetration Testing | SANS Pen Test Cheat Sheet: PowerShell | SANS Institute

Wireshark Cheat Sheet - Commands, Captures, Filters, Shortcuts

Recruiting and Resumes:

Job Board on the Internet Storm Center

Skilling the Gap: Creative Ways to Recruit Top Cyber Talent - SANS Institute

Communities:

WiCyS - Resources for women in cyber.

A Global Professional Women's Network | Ellevate - Ellevate Network is the leading network for professional women. Find a local Ellevate event near you.

International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) - ICMCP's goal is to achieve consistent representation of women and minorities in cybersecurity through programs designed to foster recruitment, inclusion, and retention – one person at a time.

Women’s Society of Cyberjustu (WSC) - The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, is dedicated to raising awareness of cybersecurity career opportunities and advancement for women in the field, closing the gender gap and the overall workforce gap in information security roles.