A great resource for those new to NetSec/InfoSec is The Infosec Survival Guide, put out by Black Hills Information Security. It has chapters on home labs, certifications, Blue, Red and Purple Teams and a whole lot more. You can access it by going to https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/prompt-zine/prompt-issue-infosec-survival-guide-second-volume/
If you'd like a paper copy, you can get one for a buck at https://spearphish-general-store.myshopify.com/products/infosec-survival-guide-second-volume?variant=44436918632703. This is not only for those new to the industry. It has a ton of information for experienced folks too.
