There are some great GitHub pages listing training, labs and events for the cyber industry. This repo will focus on Digital Forensics, E-Discovery, Blockchain, Investigations, OSINT and Fraud (with a shout-out to other resources as I come across them).
Also, check out the Tactical Cyber Telegram Group. Updates for events will be posted as they land in my inbox. Turn on notifications so you get an easy reminder for new content.
- Calendar of Events
- Resources
- Other Useful Links
List of upcoming webinars, summits and other training opportunities. Some are free (!!), some are paid, and some will require membership before you can attend or register (i.e. SANS events).
An idea of the cost is indicated by the number of dollar-signs. When registering, keep in mind any currency conversions, taxes, applicable membership discounts or any other deals.
Even if you've missed an event, check the registration website - there may be links to recorded material.
| Dates | Event | Type | Cost | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7 | ACFE Learning Moments from a Career Fighting Fraud | Live - Online | $ | Online | More info |
| June 15 | BHIS Hacking Failures with Corey Ham | Live - Online | Free | Online | More info |
| June 15 | HG Stolen Asset Investigations | Live - Online | $ | Online | More info |
| June 20 | CQURE 8-Hr Live Event Workshop | Live - Online | $$ | Online | More info |
| June 22 | SANS Unlocking Digital Mysteries: Password Cracking webinar | Live - Online | Free | Online | More info |
| June 29 | Elliptic Emerging Crypto Crime Typologies & How to Uncover Them webinar | Live - Online | Free | Online | More info |
| Dates | Event | Type | Cost | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | BSides Ottawa EarlyBird Deadline | Live - In Person | Free & $ | Ottawa, Canada | More info |
| Aug 3-4 | SANS DFIR Summit | Live - Online & Live - In Person | Free & $$ | Online & Austin, TX | More info |
| Aug 9 | QuSecure Webinar (Securing Financial Services in AI & Quantum Age) | Live - Online | Free | Online | More info |
| Aug 15-16 | Blockchain Futurist Conference | Live - In Person | Free,$,$$ | Toronto, Canada | More info |
| Sept 18-21 | CrowdStrike's Fal.con | Live - In Person | $$$ | Las Vegas, Nevada | More info |
| Sept 22 | SANS OSINT Summit 2023 | Live - Online | Free | Online | More info |
| Oct 15-17 | OsmosisCon OSINT Conference | Live - In Person & Live - Online | $$$ | New Orleans, LA | More info |
| Oct 26-27 | BSides Conference Ottawa | Live - In Person | Free & $ | Ottawa, Canada | More info |
BSides has TONS of events around the world throughout the year - check out their full list for a conference near you on the BSides Community page at http://www.securitybsides.com/w/page/12194156/FrontPage.
List of organizations and various training providers with their main web link.
The organizations typically offer memberships, training and free resources.
The training providers are those who regularly provided high-quality content for the cyber industry (i.e. YouTube videos, webinars, podcasts, etc.).
| Organization | Focus | Features | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACEDS | E-Discovery | Membership, Training, Certifications | More info |
| ACFE (Int'l) | Fraud | Membership, Training, Certifications | More info |
| ACFI (Canada) | Fraud | Membership, Training, Certifications | More info |
| Chainalysis | Blockchain | Training, Tools | More info |
| Magnet Forensics | Digital Data handling | Training, Tools | More info |
| SANS | All things InfoSec | Membership, Training, Certifications | More info |
| Source | Typical Format | Topic Areas | Features | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHIS | Webcasts | various | Usually about 1 hr, lots of fun! | More info |
| Henrique Centieiro (Udemy) | On Demand | Blockchain | Easy to follow, accurate info | More info |
| TCM Security Academy | On Demand | PenTesting, OSINT & more | Support via Discord, Discounts avail. | More info |
Links to a pile of miscellaneous info or book recommendations....cuz sharing is caring!
Blockchain Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction in 25 Steps, Daniel Drescher (Apress)
If you're new to Blockchain (i.e. infrastructure, terminology, function, use cases, etc.), this is THE perfect book to get you started in the right direction. Lots of examples and analogies, organized and well-written.
Available in a variety of formats on Amazon.
The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography, Simon Singh (Anchor)
Extremely well-written book on the history of cryptography, complete with side stories, insights, puzzles and humour. If only all history books were written this well!
Available in a variety of formats on Amazon.
Bruce Schneier
I don't think he's the official "Godfather of Security" but he should be!! He has books, blogs podcasts and some real-life interesting stories.
Schneier on Security webpage: https://www.schneier.com
John Hammond (no, not the character from Jurassic Park!!)
He's literally everywhere but you can start your search for his content on YouTube (@_JohnHammond).
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@_JohnHammond