Ethical Hacking Home Lab: Capture the Flag Cyber Security 3.0
Advance your ethical hacking skills with CTF walkthroughs and write ups. Learn how to identify, enumerate, and exploit vulnerabilities using hands-on labs that reinforce real-world penetration testing methodologies safely in a virtual machine.
Last update: Feb 2023
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Focus: Virtual Hacking Labs, Penetration Testing Training Courses
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This Ethical Hacking Home Lab will teach you:
- Penetration Testing Steps:
Understand the hacker’s methodology, including reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation. - Basic Techniques:
Perform vulnerability assessments using scanning, enumeration, and exploitation techniques. - Scripting:
Develop Python and Bash scripting skills to aid in penetration testing. - Web Attacks:
Work with SQL injection to gain shell access in a controlled lab environment.
- Real Practice:
Gain hands-on experience with capture the flag challenges like EVM 1 and INFOSEC Prep OSCP. - Kali Linux:
Utilize the Linux command line efficiently for hacking and automation. - Networking:
Troubleshoot VirtualBox network configurations, internet access difficulty, and duplicate IP address issues.
Included in the Capture the Flag Cyber Security Course
1.5 Hours of On-Demand Video
4 Downloadable Resources
3 Articles
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSETraining Overview
Description of Training
Preview
Course Overview
Course Overview
Preview
Virtual Lab Environment
Troubleshooting VirtualBox
Capture the Flag - EVM 1
Capture the Flag - INFOSEC Prep OSCP
Capture the Flag - SQL Injection to Shell Walkthrough
Audio
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
A computer with at least 4GB RAM (8GB recommended).
Prior knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing fundamentals.
Understanding of networking concepts.
Comfort using the Linux command line.
Ability to create and manage virtual machines.
The ability to connect to the internet.
Description of Ethical Hacking Home Lab Training
This course provides hands-on experience with ethical hacking through structured Capture the Flag (CTF) exercises. You will follow a step-by-step approach to identifying vulnerabilities, performing privilege escalation, and analyzing network security flaws with detailed write ups and video. Each lab is designed to reinforce the key phases of ethical hacking, including reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation.
The course features walkthroughs for challenges such as EVM 1, INFOSEC Prep OSCP, and SQL Injection to Shell. These exercises will help you develop critical thinking, cybersecurity skills, and problem-solving abilities while working through practical attack scenarios. Skills tested include:
- Real-world ethical hacking methodologies and techniques.
- Hands-on CTF experience for penetration testing practice.
- Advanced privilege escalation techniques.
- Proficiency with Linux CLI for security testing.
- Manual exploitation methods beyond automated tools.
- Python and Bash scripting for pentesting automation.
- SQL injection and web exploitation techniques.
- Network troubleshooting in a virtualized environment.
Whether you're aiming for a cybersecurity certification, develop essential hacking and security skills, or want to improve your penetration testing abilities, this course will prepare you with essential hands-on experience.
Who Is This Course For
This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers looking to refine their practical penetration testing skills. It’s ideal for those preparing for certifications like the OSCP or seeking quite a bit of hands-on experience in real-world hacking scenarios.
Course Instructor
Prof. K
Prof. K is a seasoned technology expert with a Master of Science in Cyber Security from UMUC (2015) and a Master of Science in Information Technology from Capella University (2007). Since 1998, he has held various roles, including Microsoft Support Technician, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Technology Support Specialist, Senior Network Technology Consultant, IT Auditor, and currently, owner and operator of CLK Technology Solutions in Tucson, Arizona.
His expertise is designing, building, and supporting network infrastructures and security. Prof. K has taught online since 2008 and works with several online universities and colleges.
He holds multiple certifications, including MCTS in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Applications Infrastructure, and Network Infrastructure Configuration, as well as A+, Network+, Security+, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS), and CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS). Prof. K's extensive experience and credentials make him a highly skilled and knowledgeable instructor in the field of technology.
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Testimonials
Sailslack
Great experience again. Very awesome training.
Thiago N.
I've learned various methods of exploitation that I've heard of but never used. Very good course
Hrudaya V.
Very nice course.
Walkthroughs give an idea of how to solve other boxes.
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