I want to introduce you to TCM Security, my personal go-to and well-known in the United States, but sadly not so much in New Zealand. TCM Security offers various cybersecurity certifications and courses, founded by The Cyber Mentor Heath Adams.
I discovered TCM Security Academy when one of my managers gave me a voucher for a free Practical Ethical Hacking course. At the time, I was on an overseas deployment and spent most of my time isolated in my hotel room due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I started the course without expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable and easy it was to follow.
If you want to check out some of the course content for free, The Cyber Mentor has uploaded some to his YouTube channel. I have completed several courses and certifications, including Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT) certification, Practical Ethical Hacking, Windows Privilege Escalation for Beginners, Linux Privilege Escalation for Beginners, and Practical Bug Bounty.
I find the courses very practical, and they come with a lab where you can experiment with ethical hacking tools and attacks. I highly recommend TCM Security Academy if you prefer hands-on learning rather than just theory and PowerPoint presentations.
Finally, keep an eye out for discounts and special deals on TCM Security's YouTube and Discord channels. They happily provide military, veterans, students, teachers, and first responders with a 20% off coupon, valid on certification vouchers, with or without training.
