Mentoring
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Getting started in cybersecurity is a challenge. Starting your journey in ICS / OT cybersecurity can be a bigger challenge. In both cases your education and journey are yours to define.
AI Help#
Getting information about reading lists and setting up training programs are an excellent use of AI resources. Here are two simple queries I did about mentoring. Update queries these to set your path and manage your journey.
- ChatGPT Mentor Resources Conversation
- Gemini Career Gem ICS/OT Cybersecurity Training Schedule
General Cybersecurity Resources#
Communities#
Training#
- SANS Training
- SANS University - following the degree path is MUCH more cost effective
- Chris Sanders Training
- Secure Ideas Training - Free for veterans, tell them you are a vet.
- Pico CTF
- HackTheBox
- Holiday Hack Challenge Past Challenges
- Network Analysis Challenges
ICS/OT Cybersecurity Resources#
Reading#
- Cutaway Security ICS410 Page
- Rob M. Lee’s Reading List
- Dragos’ Reading List
- Mike Holcomb’s Reading List:
- 2024 LinkedIn Post
- 2025 LinkedIn Post
- Mike’s GitHub with more resources
- SANS ICS Whitepapers
- Information Trust Institute (ITI) ICS-Security-Tools
Communities#
Training#
NOTE: if the Discord links are not active (some have 7-day time limits) then locate someone on LinkedIn that is a member of that community and ask them for an updated link.
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