Performing Research
A Key part of online research relates to targeting the correct sources for the information you are looking for, This includes building a list of reputable sites and services that you can easily reference or have an inherent trust of because it is supported, maintained, and moderated by the industry and community at large.
General Search Support
Google Hacking Database (Exploit DB)
An index of search queries (we call them dorks) used to find publicly available information, intended for pen testers and security researchers.
General Forums
A question and answer site for computer enthusiasts and power users
A community-based space to find and contribute answers to technical challenges, and one of the most popular websites in the world.
A question and answer site for system and network administrators.
Threat Intel
Open Threat Exchange is the neighborhood watch of the global intelligence community. It enables private companies, independent security researchers, and government agencies to openly collaborate and share the latest information about emerging threats, attack methods, and malicious actors, promoting greater security across the entire community.
Makes it easier to share information across organizations and industries. This in turn allows these groups to use threat intelligence for a more proactive defense. ThreatConnect’s powerful capabilities create a complete solution for all businesses and communities whether your organization is an information sharing analysis center (ISAC), a single enterprise sharing across departments, or in a private community with your partners.
Vendor Public Threat Data
(additional sites for vendor threat intel, i.e. Trellix, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, FireEye, cisco, Fortinet, etc...)