Cybersecurity practitioners can continuously sharpen their skills, even outside of formal school or training settings. Not only is learning from mentors and peers in the cybersecurity industry one of the best ways to grow as a cybersecurity practitioner, but there may also be exclusive resources and events shared in a cybersecurity-oriented Discord server.
What are the Benefits of Joining a Cybersecurity Discord Server?
A network of cybersecurity professionals can be an invaluable resource.
- Upskill: The threat landscape is constantly evolving, and being in touch with other professionals can help with information sharing.
- Network: Cyber-oriented Discord servers bring together a wide range of people from students to experts, so they can learn from and with each other.
- Have fun!: Spend time with people online from different parts of the world who can relate or understand the challenges of joys of working towards a safer digital world.
Top Cyber Discord Communities to Be In
- Black Hills Information Security (https://discord.com/invite/BHIS)
Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) strengthens their customers’ information security infrastructure through pen testing, consulting, and defensive security services.
- Dropout Phreaks (https://discord.com/invite/phreaks)
This community is run by a group of cybersecurity professionals who participate in competitions and share research (formerly known as Laptop Hacking Coffee). There are real-time Capture the Flag events.
- Jhaddix Discord (https://discord.com/invite/jhaddix)
Jason Haddix is a red teamer, founder of Arcanum Information Security, and field CISO at Flare, who supports cybersecurity training for a diverse range of cyber experience levels.
- John Hammond (https://discord.com/invite/mQQ5NsTbfF)
According to cybersecurity researcher and ethical hacker, his community is a place for “Free cybersecurity education, without the fluff. Come hang out, play CTFs, and learn!”
Ethical hacker Ben Sadeghipour runs the NahamSec community, which is focused on bug bounty, recon, hacking, and offensive security.
- TCM Security (https://discord.com/invite/tcm)
TCM Security offers courses and certifications, and their focus is on penetration testing, security training, and compliance.
- The PC Security Channel (https://discord.com/invite/y7q3qMM)
Cybersecurity researcher Rohit Satpathy (better known online as Leo), is the founder of the PC Security Channel and its Discord community. There are voice chats and gaming sessions for cybersecurity professionals, and the space is very welcoming to new members.
- Simply Cyber (https://discord.com/invite/SimplyCyber)
Gerald Auger, PhD, at Simply Cyber brings information security related content support practitioners in having a rewarding cyber career. In his own words, “I’ve seen firsthand the level of help, knowledge share, and networking on this server.”
- Flare Academy (https://try.flare.io/flare-community/)
We’re biased because this is our server, but we strive to cultivate an accessible virtual space for our community members. We offer:
- Valuable online training with cybersecurity researchers
- Resource hub available exclusively on Discord
- Access to experts with post-event Q&A
- Interactive learning and networking with peers
Get Involved with Flare Academy
There’s more to Flare Academy on top of our community…we also offer free training! With Flare Academy Training, subject matter experts lead online training sessions on the latest external threats. Cybersecurity practitioners can learn about defending against cybercrime, and also earn CPE credits toward security certifications.
Join the Flare Academy Discord Community and check out the next Flare Academy Training today to further your cyber career.
