Tired of trying to keep your cyber security community engaged and learning? Sharing valuable resources is a proven way to spark discussion and help members stay updated. These Recommend a Resource templates make it easy to crowdsource practical tools, articles, and insights from your peers.
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Encouraging members to recommend resources taps into the collective expertise of your cyber security community. When people share tools or articles they find useful, it builds trust and creates a culture of generosity. This approach also surfaces a wider variety of content than a single moderator could provide.
The psychology behind resource sharing is rooted in reciprocity and social proof. Members are more likely to participate when they see others contributing. Plus, seeing real-life use cases and personal endorsements helps others evaluate whether a resource is worth their time. This leads to higher engagement, more meaningful conversations, and a stronger sense of community ownership.
What is one cyber security tool you rely on daily? Share the link and why you love it.
💡 Example: "What is one cyber security tool you rely on daily? Share the link and why you love it."
Recommend a must-read cyber security article that changed your perspective.
💡 Example: "Recommend a must-read cyber security article that changed your perspective."
Have you watched a great cyber security webinar lately? Drop the link and your key takeaway.
💡 Example: "Have you watched a great cyber security webinar lately? Drop the link and your key takeaway."
Share your favorite open-source security tool and how it helps your workflow.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite open-source security tool and how it helps your workflow."
What podcast episode deepened your understanding of cyber threats? Link it below.
💡 Example: "What podcast episode deepened your understanding of cyber threats? Link it below."
Is there a security blog you check regularly? Mention it and explain why.
💡 Example: "Is there a security blog you check regularly? Mention it and explain why."
Share a cyber security checklist or cheat sheet you find useful.
💡 Example: "Share a cyber security checklist or cheat sheet you find useful."
Which online course helped you master a security concept? Recommend it here.
💡 Example: "Which online course helped you master a security concept? Recommend it here."
Post a YouTube channel that always delivers solid security insights.
💡 Example: "Post a YouTube channel that always delivers solid security insights."
Is there a new threat intel resource you trust? Share it and how you use it.
💡 Example: "Is there a new threat intel resource you trust? Share it and how you use it."
Name a cyber security newsletter you never miss.
💡 Example: "Name a cyber security newsletter you never miss."
Drop a link to a cyber security whitepaper that helped you solve a problem.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to a cyber security whitepaper that helped you solve a problem."
Which security conference talk would you recommend and why?
💡 Example: "Which security conference talk would you recommend and why?"
What is the best cyber security book you have read this year?
💡 Example: "What is the best cyber security book you have read this year?"
Share a browser extension that boosts your cyber security.
💡 Example: "Share a browser extension that boosts your cyber security."
Post a GitHub repo with useful security scripts or resources.
💡 Example: "Post a GitHub repo with useful security scripts or resources."
Recommend a cyber security community or forum that is worth joining.
💡 Example: "Recommend a cyber security community or forum that is worth joining."
What security tool saved you time or stress recently? Share your story.
💡 Example: "What security tool saved you time or stress recently? Share your story."
Which vulnerability database do you reference most often?
💡 Example: "Which vulnerability database do you reference most often?"
Drop a link to a cyber security meme or infographic that made you think.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to a cyber security meme or infographic that made you think."
What is your go-to training platform for staying up to date?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to training platform for staying up to date?"
Have you used a password manager you recommend? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you used a password manager you recommend? Share your experience."
Link to a recent cyber security news story and tell us why it matters.
💡 Example: "Link to a recent cyber security news story and tell us why it matters."
What tool do you wish you had discovered sooner in your security career?
💡 Example: "What tool do you wish you had discovered sooner in your security career?"
Share a cyber security simulator or lab that is great for hands-on practice.
💡 Example: "Share a cyber security simulator or lab that is great for hands-on practice."
Is there a cyber security Twitter account worth following? Tag it here.
💡 Example: "Is there a cyber security Twitter account worth following? Tag it here."
Have you tried a threat modeling tool you can recommend? Share the link.
💡 Example: "Have you tried a threat modeling tool you can recommend? Share the link."
What is your top source for security news updates?
💡 Example: "What is your top source for security news updates?"
Post a cyber security research paper that everyone should read.
💡 Example: "Post a cyber security research paper that everyone should read."
Share a template or framework you use for incident response.
💡 Example: "Share a template or framework you use for incident response."
Which free cyber security learning resource would you recommend to beginners?
💡 Example: "Which free cyber security learning resource would you recommend to beginners?"
Have you come across a cyber security tool with a generous free tier? Share it.
💡 Example: "Have you come across a cyber security tool with a generous free tier? Share it."
What is your favorite threat intelligence newsletter?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite threat intelligence newsletter?"
Share a privacy tool or browser add-on you recommend for safer browsing.
💡 Example: "Share a privacy tool or browser add-on you recommend for safer browsing."
Which cyber security certification study guide helped you the most?
💡 Example: "Which cyber security certification study guide helped you the most?"
Have you found a cyber security Discord or Slack group that is active? Share the invite link.
💡 Example: "Have you found a cyber security Discord or Slack group that is active? Share the invite link."
What is your go-to tool for penetration testing? Briefly explain why.
💡 Example: "What is your go-to tool for penetration testing? Briefly explain why."
Recommend a cyber security event or CTF that you learned a lot from.
💡 Example: "Recommend a cyber security event or CTF that you learned a lot from."
Link to a cyber security glossary or resource for learning terminology.
💡 Example: "Link to a cyber security glossary or resource for learning terminology."
Have you read a cyber security case study that impacted your work? Share the link.
💡 Example: "Have you read a cyber security case study that impacted your work? Share the link."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste them as posts or prompts in your cyber security community channels. Encourage members to describe why they recommend a resource and how it has helped them. Tag relevant topics or tools to make it easy for others to search later. Rotate template styles to keep things fresh and appeal to different types of contributors. Highlight especially useful or popular resources in follow-up posts or community roundups.
Since these templates work across all platforms, adjust formatting to match your channel. Use hashtags or tags in Slack or Discord, pin popular resources in forums, and prompt conversation with follow-up questions on social media.
Consider balancing both: emerging threats like zero-days engage advanced members and foster timely discussions, while foundational topics such as the OWASP Top 10 provide value to newcomers and non-technical members. Use the templates to clearly state the resource’s relevance and intended audience so members can self-select based on their interests and expertise.
Always clarify in your Recommend a Resource post whether a tool is for authorized, ethical testing only, and remind members to use tools within legal boundaries. Use the template’s description section to mention intended use cases (e.g., internal audits, red teaming) and include disclaimers about responsible usage to foster a culture of ethical security practice.
In your post, categorize threat intelligence resources by complexity or user role (e.g., SOC analyst, CISO, entry-level) using the template’s 'resource audience' field. Summarize what beginners can expect and suggest introductory materials for those new to cyber threat intelligence, ensuring members aren’t discouraged by overly technical content.
Use the template to specify the geographic or industry scope of compliance resources—such as 'US-based healthcare (HIPAA)' or 'EU privacy (GDPR)'. Highlight in your post who will benefit most from the resource, and prompt members to share how they adapted such frameworks to their own environments for collaborative learning.
Before posting, research the creator’s credentials (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, industry experience) and look for reviews or endorsements from reputable organizations. In your Recommend a Resource post, include a brief justification for your recommendation—such as the expert’s contributions to the field or peer recognition—to help members assess the quality and relevance.
Promptly update your original recommendation with a warning or retraction using the template’s ‘update’ or ‘comment’ function. Provide context about the discovered issues—such as CVEs, exploit details, or reports from the security community—and suggest safer alternatives. This proactive approach maintains trust and upholds the community’s standards for secure, reliable resources.
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