Top Cybersecurity YouTube Channels (Crushing Security Curated List)
Welcome to our definitive list of cybersecurity YouTube channels, handpicked to help you learn, grow, and stay current. Whether you’re a beginner, seasoned analyst, red teamer, or just curious—this guide gives you trusted content creators for every area of the field.
Deep Technical & Forensics
Reverse engineering, blue teaming, detection engineering, malware analysis.
- 13Cubed — Windows forensics & incident response. | Intermediate–Advanced
- Black Hat — Talks from global infosec pros at Black Hat conferences. | Advanced
- BlackPerl — Deep dives into malware and forensic tools. | Intermediate
- Cyrill Gössi — Cryptography analysis and explainers. | Advanced
- DC CyberSec — Hands-on security labs and techniques. | Beginner–Intermediate
- Hak5 — Devices, gadgets, and cyber experiments. | Beginner–Intermediate
- MalwareTechBlog — Reverse engineering and malware breakdowns. | Advanced
- SANS Offensive Operations — High-level security research and attack techniques. | Advanced
- The PC Security Channel — Product tests, malware simulations, and PC security. | Beginner–Intermediate
Red Teaming & Offensive Security
CTFs, bug bounty hunting, exploit development, ethical hacking.
- Bugcrowd — Bug bounty interviews and methodology. | Beginner–Intermediate
- HackerSploit — Web app hacking and penetration testing tutorials. | Beginner
- Hack eXPlorer — Vulnerability walkthroughs and red team insights. | Intermediate
- IppSec — CTF and HackTheBox walkthroughs with detailed commentary. | Intermediate–Advanced
- LiveOverflow — Binary exploitation and CTF philosophy. | Advanced
- Nahamsec — Hacking streams and bug bounty breakdowns. | Intermediate
- Offensive Security — OSCP and advanced training videos. | Intermediate–Advanced
- OWASP Foundation — AppSec best practices and OWASP projects. | All levels
- Pentester Academy TV — Network attacks, payloads, and pen testing labs. | Intermediate
- STÖK — Red teaming and bounty hunter lifestyle. | Intermediate
- The Cyber Mentor — Ethical hacking, career tips, and tool usage. | Beginner–Intermediate
- The XSS Rat — Bug bounty recon and vulnerability breakdowns. | Beginner–Intermediate
Cloud, Linux & Infrastructure
Cloud architecture, Linux OS, DevSecOps, automation.
- Day Cyberwox — Cloud security fundamentals and walkthroughs. | Beginner–Intermediate
- Joe Collins — Linux tutorials and privacy tools. | Beginner–Intermediate
Education, Certifications & Career
Foundations, industry pathways, certification prep, storytelling.
- Black Hills Information Security — Webinars, tool demos, and blue/red content. | All levels
- Computerphile — Deep tech topics explained simply. | Beginner–Intermediate
- Cyber CDH — Threat detection and tooling. | Intermediate
- Cyberspatial — Animated explainers and cyber fundamentals. | Beginner
- David Bombal — Cert prep (Cisco, Linux, Network+), labs, and career advice. | Beginner
- DEFCONConference — Talks from the legendary DEF CON event. | Intermediate–Advanced
- InfoSec Live — Interviews and community-based insights. | Beginner–Intermediate
- Infosec Institute — Cybersecurity awareness and cert tips. | Beginner
- InsiderPHD — Bug bounty vlogs and beginner insights. | Beginner
- ITProTV — General IT/cyber learning content. | Beginner
- John Hammond — Tool demos, malware analysis, and career Q&A. | Intermediate–Advanced
- Network Chuck — Coffee-fueled cyber tutorials and career content. | Beginner–Intermediate
- Null Byte — Hacking, scripting, and Raspberry Pi guides. | Beginner–Intermediate
- Outpost Gray — Military to cyber journey, career advice. | Beginner
- Professor Messer — Free CompTIA training (Security+, A+, etc). | Beginner
- Simply Cyber — Daily threat briefings and career mentorship. | Beginner–Intermediate
News & Thought Leadership
Big ideas, privacy discourse, and cyber news roundups.
- Computerphile — (Also in education.) | Beginner–Intermediate
- ShiraRubinoffTV — Cybersecurity leadership, awareness, and executive insights. | All levels
- Security Now — Security headlines and analysis with Steve Gibson. | Intermediate
- The Hated One — Privacy deep dives and philosophy of cyber. | All levels
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