To become a cybersecurity engineer in 2026, learn Linux, and Python — in that order. The best free YouTube channels for this path are Tech With Rathan, Code With Alex , and Coding with David. Full ranked list of 36 educators below.

The Cybersecurity Engineer Learning Path

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    Linux 1,051 channels teach this
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    Python 1,688 channels teach this

Best Channels for Aspiring Cybersecurity Engineers

Coding with David
Coding with David

@codingwith_david

Web Dev

An electrical⚡ engineering student with almost a decade of experience in programming. Langauges i am proficient in are: ...

2.7K Subs
150 Videos
2.4K Avg Views
4.21% Engagement
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Turtle Code
Turtle Code

@turtlecode

backend

Computers are stupid. Let's tell them what to do! By following the Turtle Code channel, you can learn a lot about pytho...

25K Subs
1.3K Videos
329 Avg Views
4.26% Engagement
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Chirag Mahto
Chirag Mahto

@chiragmahtoofficial

backend

Hi, I’m Chitt Ranjan Mahto "Chirag", a Database Administrator specializing in PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, ...

5.2K Subs
1.3K Videos
75 Avg Views
1.33% Engagement
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Geeks Coders
Geeks Coders

@geekscoders1689

backend

Find free programming tutorials in Geeks Coders YouTube Channel, for the source codes you can check our website at this ...

3.1K Subs
73 Videos
1K Avg Views
1.19% Engagement
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TWiz
TWiz

@twiz27

AI Coding

Welcome to the channel =) We cover anything from cooking videos to tech reviews and everything in between!

3K Subs
2.8K Videos
5 Avg Views
0% Engagement
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linuxhint
linuxhint

@linuxhint

DevOps

https://linuxhint.com : Linux Applications, Linux System Administration, Linux Games, Linux How to Guides, Linux Develop...

58.3K Subs
625 Videos
710 Avg Views
3.38% Engagement
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Code Environment
Code Environment

@codeenvironment

backend

Welcome to Code Environment Channel where we are planning to cover the following topics: Web Development [Python, JavaS...

2.8K Subs
37 Videos
4.6K Avg Views
1.59% Engagement
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r2schools
r2schools

@r2schools

backend

Channel contains videos related to DBA, AWS, Linux DevOPS and other technology how to videos. For collaborations & paid...

22.1K Subs
2.2K Videos
145 Avg Views
1.38% Engagement
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CG Python
CG Python

@cgpython

Data Science

I help 3D artists learn Python on Skool https://www.skool.com/cgpython/about Python tutorials for CG artists. You can ...

15.4K Subs
128 Videos
4K Avg Views
5.05% Engagement
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pixegami
pixegami

@pixegami

AI Coding

I create tech tutorials for builders 🛠️ No sponsors, no affiliates 🙅‍♂️

84.5K Subs
85 Videos
23.4K Avg Views
3.14% Engagement
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Education Analysist
Education Analysist

@educationanalysist792

Web Dev

in this YouTube Channel you Will Learn About HTML CSS AND JavaScript and Complete Course of python Node.js React.js , J...

18.7K Subs
455 Videos
2.2K Avg Views
2.15% Engagement
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InfoWorld
InfoWorld

@infoworld

AI Coding

Check out coding tutorials for Python, Go and Rust from Serdar Yegulalp, software dev specialist and senior writer at In...

13.2K Subs
309 Videos
1.5K Avg Views
4.09% Engagement
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Frequently Asked Questions

What YouTube channels should I watch to become a Cybersecurity Engineer?

Follow educators covering Linux, Python. Top channels include Tech With Rathan, Code With Alex, Coding with David. All 36 channels listed teach for free on YouTube.

What do I need to learn to become a Cybersecurity Engineer?

Cybersecurity engineers protect systems and networks, find vulnerabilities, and respond to threats. A practical foundation is Linux, scripting with Python, and networking, alongside hands-on ethical-hacking practice. A practical order is: Linux → Python.

Can I become a Cybersecurity Engineer using only free YouTube videos?

Yes — every channel and video in this path is free on YouTube. Use the learning-path order above to go from fundamentals to job-ready skills.