Useful Websites & Resources for Cybersecurity News
Table Of Content
- Useful Websites & Resources for Cybersecurity News
- 📰 General Cybersecurity News
- 🔹 The Hacker News
- 🔹 Krebs on Security
- 🔹 Dark Reading
- 🔹 BleepingComputer
- 🛡️ SOC & Threat Intelligence
- 🔹 VirusTotal Blog
- 🔹 SANS Internet Storm Center
- 🔹 AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX)
- 📜 GRC, Policy & Risk
- 🔹 NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- 🔹 ISO/IEC 27001 Resources
- 🔹 JPCERT/CC (Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center)
- ☁️ Cloud & Vendor Security Blogs
- 🔹 AWS Security Blog
- 🔹 Google Cloud Security Blog
- 🔹 Microsoft Security Blog
- 🎓 Learning & Community Resources
- 🔹 TryHackMe Blog
- 🔹 Splunk Blog
- 🔹 Reddit (Curated Use)
- 🎧 Cybersecurity Podcasts
- 🔹 Darknet Diaries
- 🔹 JPCERT/CC Podcast (Japanese)
- 🔹 The CyberWire Daily
- 🔄 How I Use These Resources
- 📌 Final Notes
Useful Websites & Resources for Cybersecurity News
Staying current in cybersecurity is not optional - it’s part of the job.
Threats evolve daily, tools change rapidly, and regulations continue to expand across regions and industries.
This page is a living list of cybersecurity news sources and learning resources that I regularly reference. I’ll continue updating it as I discover new high-quality sites.
📰 General Cybersecurity News
🔹 The Hacker News
https://thehackernews.com/
Fast-moving coverage of vulnerabilities, exploits, malware, and security advisories. Great for daily scanning.
🔹 Krebs on Security
https://krebsonsecurity.com/
In-depth investigative reporting on breaches, cybercrime, and security failures. Excellent for understanding how and why incidents happen.
🔹 Dark Reading
https://www.darkreading.com/
Enterprise-focused cybersecurity news with strong coverage of SOC operations, cloud security, and risk management.
🔹 BleepingComputer
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
Clear, technical explanations of malware campaigns, ransomware incidents, and remediation steps.
🛡️ SOC & Threat Intelligence
🔹 VirusTotal Blog
https://blog.virustotal.com/
Deep dives into malware trends, detection techniques, and threat research.
🔹 SANS Internet Storm Center
https://isc.sans.edu/
Daily threat summaries, suspicious traffic analysis, and real-world attack observations.
🔹 AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX)
https://otx.alienvault.com/
Community-driven threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
📜 GRC, Policy & Risk
🔹 NIST Cybersecurity Framework
https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
Authoritative guidance on cybersecurity risk management and control frameworks.
🔹 ISO/IEC 27001 Resources
https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html
Official information and updates on ISO 27001 standards and compliance.
🔹 JPCERT/CC (Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center)
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/
Japan’s primary national CERT, providing alerts, vulnerability advisories, and incident coordination updates relevant to Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
☁️ Cloud & Vendor Security Blogs
🔹 AWS Security Blog
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/
🔹 Google Cloud Security Blog
https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/security
🔹 Microsoft Security Blog
https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/
Vendor blogs are especially useful for understanding real-world detection techniques, cloud misconfigurations, and mitigation strategies.
🎓 Learning & Community Resources
🔹 TryHackMe Blog
https://tryhackme.com/blog
Hands-on learning perspectives aligned with SOC analyst workflows.
🔹 Splunk Blog
https://www.splunk.com/en_us/blog.html
SIEM use cases, detection engineering concepts, and SOC best practices.
🔹 Reddit (Curated Use)
Best used selectively - great for awareness, but always verify sources.
🎧 Cybersecurity Podcasts
🔹 Darknet Diaries
https://darknetdiaries.com/
Story-driven podcast exploring real-world cyber incidents, breaches, and threat actors.
🔹 JPCERT/CC Podcast (Japanese)
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/podcast/
Podcast from Japan’s national CERT covering threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response relevant to Japan.
🔹 The CyberWire Daily
https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast
Short daily briefings on global cybersecurity news - great for maintaining situational awareness.
🔄 How I Use These Resources
I typically split my reading into:
- Daily scanning: headlines, alerts, and major incidents
- Weekly deep dives: one or two long-form articles or reports
- Project-driven research: focused reading tied to labs or certifications
This helps balance awareness with depth without becoming overwhelming.
📌 Final Notes
This list will continue to grow as I progress through SOC labs, GRC frameworks, and certifications.
If you’re starting out in cybersecurity, consistency matters more than volume - pick a few trusted sources and build a habit.
If you have a favorite cybersecurity resource you think belongs here, feel free to reach out.