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1. Grant Collins

I first found Grant Collins’ channel a few years ago, and I really appreciate his content. It’s often hard to find someone from the industry who speaks clearly and honestly about what the job is really like. He does an excellent job of explaining the latest cyber news and what we can expect in the future. Importantly, he also shares practical cyber projects to help you build your skills. For instance, his “Project Security“ series shows you exactly how to set up your own homelab with a step-by-step guide. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for projects to boost their portfolio and move to the next level.

2. The Cyber Mentor

While cybersecurity involves computers, it’s much broader than just hacking or protecting them. The Cyber Mentor is widely respected for offering hands-on, practical, and easy-to-understand lessons on ethical hacking and penetration testing. His strength is teaching you the proper methods to approach a security test, rather than just showing you how to use a tool. He focuses on giving you real, useful skills, and his associated TCM Security Academy is a popular choice for affordable and quality preparation for certifications.

3. Simply Cyber – Gerald Auger, PhD

I discovered Simply Cyber last year after seeing one of his live streams. I truly enjoy that he invites many people from the industry to join him. This is a huge benefit for everyone because if you don’t have a big network, you can watch these live streams to gather ideas and insights from a diverse group of professionals and keep yourself current with the latest trends. Gerald Auger’s channel is particularly great for career advice, helping viewers understand different job roles and how to build a successful path in cybersecurity.

4. NetworkChuck

NetworkChuck is a brilliant starting point for beginners who need a good introduction to the core skills of networking, Linux, and basic IT that are essential for cybersecurity. His content is known for being fun, very engaging, and well-made, which makes difficult topics much easier to approach. He is incredibly helpful for getting people started and making key concepts, like setting up a home network or understanding basic internet rules, feel very doable and practical.

5. David Bombal

David Bombal’s channel is a great resource, especially if you are interested in networking and Cisco certifications (like CCNA/CCNP), which are vital foundational skills for security work. His channel stands out because he often features interviews with top industry experts, ethical hackers, and security specialists. This gives viewers many different viewpoints and more advanced knowledge on subjects like penetration testing, automation, and specific vulnerabilities. He successfully combines technical step-by-step guides with expert conversations from the real world.

These channels offer fantastic opportunities to build your skills, stay informed, and connect with the cybersecurity community, all for free.

Happy learning, and stay secure!