Downloadable Resources

Guides and Toolkits

We’ve compiled some of our favorite guides and resources to help you on your journey.

How to Be an Ethical Hacker in 2025

Interested in a career in ethical hacking or penetration testing? This guide walks you through the essentials you need to learn to break into the field.

how to be an ethical hacker in 2025

Top 5 Active Directory Pentesting Tools

Learning how to exploit Active Directory is essential for network pentesting. Check out this list of our favorite tools.

top 5 active directory pentesting tools

Our Favorite Penetration Testing Tools

We asked our penetration testing team which tools they like to use during engagements. See what they said!

our favorite pentesting tools

Web Application Penetration Testing Tools

Exploiting web apps requires a different toolkit. Check out our list of essential web app pentesting tools. 

web application pentesting tools

Mobile Application Pentesting Tools

Mobile applications are an often overlooked way that people use the internet. Check out this list of our favorite tools for mobile app security testing.

mobile application pentesting tools

Tools Every SOC Analyst Should Know

Want to work as a SOC analyst? Get familiar with some of the tools you’ll use on the job.

tools every SOC analyst should know

Must-Have OSINT Resources

Gathering information from publicly available resources can help you access a network or exploit a web app. 

must have resources for open source intelligence OSINT

Training Reimbursement Forms

If your organization offers a training budget or will reimburse you for training, consider purchasing one of TCM Security’s certifications or live trainings! We’ve created some templates that you can copy and use to help craft your request. Remember to always follow your organization’s guidelines to increase the chances of your request being approved.

Associate-Level Certifications

pentest bundle badges

Professional-Level Certifications

pentest bundle badges
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