Ways to Learn about Cybersecurity in Under 60 Minutes

Trying to learn more about cybersecurity but have an overflowing schedule? Try one of these free methods of learning relevant content in under an hour! (*not sponsored*)

LISTEN - Here are some podcasts that have concise episodes for busy listeners:

Cybercrime Magazine Podcast: If you already read Cybercrime Magazine, you will not be disappointed by its podcast. The episodes range from 2-45 minutes and involve engaging conversations with leading industry figures. As a bonus, the podcast also launched a special 12 episode “Women in Cyber” series, featuring female professionals who work at CrowdStrike!

CyberWire's 'Hacking Humans': This podcast is an excellent way to keep up-to-date with global cyber exploits and their effects on businesses. The hosts dive into details of the latest phishing attacks, Internet scams, and fraud attacks – all in under 40 minutes. Each episode includes the Catch of the Day, where a listener shares a personal story regarding Internet incidents.

READ – It doesn’t have to be a lengthy book or article to be meaningful. Here are some excellent and digestible publications to enjoy:

DarkReading: This is a comprehensive cybersecurity news site with articles that usually do not exceed more than 3 scrolls. From covering the latest attacks and breaches to cloud- and IoT-based security, DarkReading provides useful insight into the reality of cybercrime without overwhelming readers with information.

Threatpost: This site is an independent news blog and has impressive industry coverage. Threatpost provides detailed publications on mobile and web security, cryptography, malware/ransomware, and critical infrastructure. The site also has a podcast (and transcripts) that records interviews with security professionals.

WATCH – If you have 20 minutes to spare while waiting for the laundry to be done, check out these resources to make the most of free time:

CBTNuggets Free IT Trainings: CBTNuggets is a great resource for all the visual learners out there. Although CBTNuggets is subscription-based for full length trainings, the website features free shorter introductory IT video series with quizzes and completion certificates. Topics range from business intelligence to cybersecurity to programming. All of the site’s videos are very engaging and are usually under 10 minutes.

Cybrary: This website does require users to set up a free account, but it is worthwhile. Cybrary’s course catalog includes content on ethical hacking, digital forensics, programming languages, and incident response. This is a great resource for any readers looking to develop a specialization within the cybersecurity field.