22/09/2026
Want to start learning cybersecurity?
Here are some popular tools and what they do-
🌐 NETWORK
• Nmap → Scans networks & open ports
• Wireshark → Analyzes network traffic
• Zeek → Monitors network activity
• tcpdump → Captures network packets
🌍 WEB & API
• Burp Suite → Tests web applications
• OWASP ZAP → Finds web vulnerabilities
• SQLmap → Tests SQL injection
• Nikto → Checks web server issues
🛡️ VULNERABILITY
• Nessus → Finds security vulnerabilities
• OpenVAS → Open-source vulnerability scanner
• Nuclei → Automated security testing
• Qualys → Enterprise vulnerability management
🎯 PEN TESTING
• Metasploit → Tests known vulnerabilities
• Hashcat → Audits password hashes
• Hydra → Tests authentication security
• Aircrack-ng → Audits Wi-Fi security
📚 Learning path:
Networking → Nmap → Wireshark → Web Security → Burp Suite → Vulnerability Scanning → Pentesting
📚 Learn them through official documentation, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, PortSwigger Web Security Academy, and OWASP labs.
Learn the concept first, tool second. Practice only in authorized labs.
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