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This website is maintained by Omar Santos and includes numerous resources related to ethical hacking, bug bounties, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), artificial intelligence security, vulnerability research, exploit development, reverse engineering, and more. It includes information about my books, video courses, blogs, tutorials, labs, walkthroughs, and other resources. It has information about AI agents, Retrival Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Security, and other AI topics.
- Access the GitHub Repository
- Practice with WebSploit Labs
- Hacking Scenarios
- My Personal Blog (Becoming a Hacker)
- My Cisco Blog Posts
Hands-on Labs
I have numerous cybersecurity and AI labs that I have created over the years. You can find them in my GitHub Repository, WebSploit Labs and Hacking Scenarios. I add more of them on a regular basis so check those resources often.
Foundational Cybersecurity Resources in O'Reilly
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.
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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:
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Redefining Hacking A Comprehensive Guide to Red Teaming and Bug Bounty Hunting in an AI-driven World Available on O'Reilly
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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 -
Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Security, Privacy, and Ethics
Gain insights into the ethical and security challenges posed by AI technologies. Available on O'Reilly -
The AI Revolution in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies Understand how AI is transforming networking and cybersecurity landscapes.
Available on O'Reilly
Video Courses
Enhance your practical skills with these video courses designed to deepen your understanding of cybersecurity:
- Building the Ultimate Cybersecurity Lab and Cyber Range (video) Available on O'Reilly
- 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
- 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
- Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals
A comprehensive video course covering essential cybersecurity principles. Available on O'Reilly
- 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
Certification Related
- CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 Cert Guide, 2nd Edition Available on O'Reilly
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Latest Edition
- Very comprehensive! Over 19 hours! Available on O'Reilly
- Certified in Cybersecurity - CC (ISC)² Available on O'Reilly
- CCNP and CCIE Security Core SCOR 350-701 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition Available on O'Reilly
- CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Cert Guide Available on O'Reilly
Additional Resources
- Hacking Scenarios (Labs) in O'Reilly: No need to install any software in your system. These are cloud based labs in O'Reilly
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My Personal Blog: Stay updated with my latest thoughts and insights on cybersecurity trends and techniques. Visit Blog
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My Cisco Blog: Access Blog
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GitHub Repository: Access a wealth of resources and tools for hackers and cybersecurity enthusiasts.
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WebSploit Labs: Engage with interactive labs to practice and refine your hacking skills. Visit WebSploit Labs
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NetAcad Ethical Hacker Free Course: Available (free) on NetAcad Skills for All
These resources are designed to provide a solid foundation in cybersecurity concepts while also exploring the implications of emerging technologies like AI.
Note: This website is a work in progress and will be updated regularly.