Dark Web Navigation & Security
π Overall Study Progress
πΈοΈ Dark Web Fundamentals
Understand the dark web architecture, Tor network fundamentals, and the difference between surface, deep, and dark web for cybersecurity research
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Tor Project Official Documentation: Learn how the Tor network provides anonymity and privacy through onion routing Tor Project Documentationπ Notes
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Understanding Internet Layers: Learn the differences between Surface Web, Deep Web, and Dark Web Kaspersky Deep Web Guideπ Notes
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Dark Web in Cybersecurity Research: Understand legitimate uses for threat intelligence and security research SANS Dark Web Intelligence Paperπ Notes
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Dark Web Fundamentals Video: Educational overview of dark web architecture and security implications π₯ What is the Dark Web? (CyberSeek) Educational video β’ 15 min β’ Overview of dark web architecture and usesπ Notes
π Security Protocols & Anonymity Tools
Master anonymity tools, VPNs, Tails OS, and operational security practices for safe dark web navigation and threat research
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Tails Operating System: Learn to use The Amnesic Incognito Live System for anonymous browsing Official Tails Documentationπ Notes
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VPN and Tor Combination: Understand proper VPN + Tor layering for maximum anonymity Privacy Guides: Tor Overviewπ Notes
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Operational Security (OPSEC): Learn essential OPSEC principles for dark web research NSA OPSEC Guidelinesπ Notes
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Anonymity and Privacy Tutorial: Comprehensive guide to staying anonymous online π₯ Complete Anonymity Guide (NetworkChuck) Educational video β’ 25 min β’ Comprehensive anonymity and OPSEC practicesπ Notes
π‘οΈ Navigation Safety & OPSEC
Learn safe navigation practices, avoid traps, understand onion services, and maintain operational security while conducting research
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Onion Services Overview: Understand how .onion addresses work and hidden service architecture Tor Onion Services Guideπ Notes
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Tor Browser Security: Configure Tor Browser for maximum security and avoid de-anonymization Tor Browser User Manualπ Notes
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Common Threats and Risks: Learn to identify honeypots, exit node attacks, and malicious sites Dark Web Threat Landscapeπ Notes
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Safe Dark Web Navigation Tutorial: Practical guide to safely browsing the dark web for research π₯ How to Safely Browse the Dark Web (The PC Security Channel) Educational video β’ 18 min β’ Safe browsing practices and security measuresπ Notes
π― Threat Intelligence Gathering
Learn techniques for gathering threat intelligence, monitoring cybercriminal activities, and understanding dark web marketplaces for defensive purposes
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OSINT Framework for Dark Web: Learn open source intelligence techniques for dark web research OSINT Frameworkπ Notes
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Dark Web Monitoring Tools: Learn about commercial and open source tools for monitoring dark web activities Recorded Future Threat Intelligence Handbookπ Notes
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Threat Actor Attribution: Techniques for analyzing and attributing cybercriminal activities MITRE ATT&CK Frameworkπ Notes
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Threat Intelligence Collection: Professional techniques for collecting cyber threat intelligence π₯ Dark Web Intelligence Collection (SANS) Professional webinar β’ 45 min β’ SANS expert guidance on threat intelligenceπ Notes
βοΈ Legal Considerations & Ethics
Understand legal frameworks, ethical boundaries, law enforcement perspectives, and compliance requirements for legitimate dark web research
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Legal Frameworks and Jurisdiction: Understand international laws regarding dark web research and monitoring UN Office on Drugs and Crime Cybercrime Studyπ Notes
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Ethical Research Guidelines: Learn ethical boundaries for cybersecurity research and threat intelligence SANS Ethics in Cybersecurity Researchπ Notes
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Compliance and Reporting: Understand legal obligations for reporting criminal activities and evidence preservation FBI Cyber Division Guidelinesπ Notes
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Cybercrime Law and Investigation: Understanding law enforcement perspectives on dark web investigations π₯ Dark Web Investigations: Law Enforcement Perspective Law enforcement webinar β’ 35 min β’ Legal and procedural aspects of dark web investigationsπ Notes
π Advanced Threat Hunting & Investigation
Master advanced techniques for digital forensics, incident response, and sophisticated threat hunting methodologies in dark web investigations
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Digital Forensics Techniques: Learn advanced forensics methods for dark web artifact analysis NIST Digital Forensics Guideπ Notes
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Advanced Analysis Tools: Master tools like Maltego, Shodan, and specialized dark web crawlers for investigation Maltego Dark Web Transformsπ Notes
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Incident Response Procedures: Learn structured approaches to dark web-related security incidents CISA Incident Response Planningπ Notes
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Advanced Threat Hunting Course: Professional-level techniques for dark web threat hunting π₯ Advanced Dark Web Threat Hunting (SANS) Advanced course β’ 60 min β’ Professional threat hunting methodologies and toolsπ Notes