David Bombal

Subscribers 3.0M

Videos 2K

Views 351.8M

Channels Like David Bombal

David Bombal covers IT topics such as networking (CCNA/CCNP), Linux, Python, virtualization, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking. The channel features tutorials and technical how-to content with a focus on studying for certifications, practical lab work, and deep-dives into networking and security topics, uploading new videos weekly with an average of about 205K views per video.

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#1

IBM Technology view on YouTube ▶

86% relevance

Subscribers 1.6M

Videos 1.5K

Views 108.6M

Appearances 21

SERP 100%

Similarity 76%

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Both target IT and cybersecurity topics with strong overlap on queries like cybersecurity fundamentals and DNS analysis tools; though IBM’s content is broader enterprise-focused, the search overlap is high (100%) while content similarity sits at 76%, indicating a shared audience but stylistic differences.

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81% relevance

Subscribers 340K

Videos 201

Views 18.4M

Appearances 15

SERP 79%

Similarity 82%

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Shares audience interest in ethical hacking, Linux scripting, and OSINT tools guidance, evidenced by queries like ethical hacking course and OSINT tools guide, with search similarity at 79% and content similarity at 82%, reflecting closely aligned topics and approach.

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74% relevance

Subscribers 4.1M

Videos 790

Views 673.5M

Appearances 11

SERP 66%

Similarity 79%

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Aligns on networking tutorials and Linux scripting and DNS analysis tools, showing substantial query overlap (66% search) and strong content alignment (79%), indicating similar subject matter and fast-paced technical delivery.

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73% relevance

Subscribers 1.3M

Videos 3.2K

Views 248.1M

Appearances 15

SERP 72%

Similarity 73%

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Similar focus on virtualization basics, firewall configuration, and password security; search alignment at 72% and content at 73% suggests comparable topics and instructional style with Bombal’s audience.

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71% relevance

Subscribers 11.5M

Videos 2.1K

Views 954.1M

Appearances 16

SERP 63%

Similarity 75%

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Shares emphasis on networking tutorials, cybersecurity fundamentals, and ethical hacking course topics; while search overlap is 63% and content 75%, the channels converge on foundational security and networking education.

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68% relevance

Subscribers 1.7M

Videos 127

Views 153.4M

Appearances 11

SERP 53%

Similarity 78%

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Covers virtualization basics, DNS analysis tools, and wifi security demos; has modest search overlap (53%) but high content similarity (78%), indicating overlapping material delivered in an animated tutorial format.

Content Landscape

Top competitors include Fireship (74% match, 4.1M subscribers) and IBM Technology (86% match, 1.6M subscribers). They overlap with David Bombal on networking tutorials, Linux scripting, DNS analysis tools, and cybersecurity fundamentals, indicating competing coverage of certification and security-focused topics. Professor Messer (73% match, 1.3M subscribers) and freeCodeCamp.org (71% match, 11.5M subscribers) also share similar queries around virtualization basics, firewall configuration, and cybersecurity basics. David Bombal has a larger subscriber base than IBM Technology and Professor Messer but trails Fireship and freeCodeCamp.org in overall scale; the common queries driving overlap include networking tutorials, cybersecurity fundamentals, OSINT tools, and DNS analysis tools.

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#16	55%	Cyber Haztech	82%	27K	15%	1
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#21	54%	Antisyphon Training	79%	19.5K	17%	5
#22	54%	CyberJunkie	81%	10.2K	13%	3
#23	54%	dzuma ▶	83%	50.1K	10%	2
#24	54%	Nielsen Networking	81%	49.2K	13%	2
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#26	52%	ACI Learning	80%	167K	12%	1
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#29	52%	Radware	77%	8.3K	15%	1
#30	52%	Snyk	75%	14.5K	16%	2
#31	52%	David Bombal Tech	76%	139K	15%	1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to David Bombal?

David Bombal's biggest competitors on YouTube are IBM Technology — 86% match, 1.6M subscribers; CyberFlow — 81% match, 340K subscribers; Fireship — 74% match, 4.1M subscribers. They share a focus on tech education and tutorials related to networking, cybersecurity, and IT training, aimed at tech professionals and students.

What type of content does David Bombal make?

David Bombal creates educational tech content focused on networking, cybersecurity, and related tools, with video titles such as VirtualBox VM Escape, How To Intercept SECRET IoT Camera Traffic On Linux Lab, Splunk Getting Started guide, DNS Explained using Wireshark, and various AI/science-themed videos. He uploads approximately 2.9 videos per week, and videos average about 205K views, with recent examples ranging from 9.9K to 403.5K views.

How do we determine which channels are similar to David Bombal?

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