The Ethical Hacker's
Toolkit

Course Breakdown: The Ethical Hacker's Toolkit

01. Crash Course: Linux Essentials

• Purpose: Build a strong foundation for cybersecurity operations.
• Key Learnings:
• Setting up virtual environments for practice.
• Installing and configuring Kali Linux with tools like ZSH, TMUX, and Terminator.
• Core Linux commands and Docker basics.
• Hands-on exercises to gain familiarity with Linux environments.

02. Hands-On Practice Labs

• Purpose: Transition theoretical concepts into practical experience.
• Key Learnings:
• Introduction to ethical hacking tools (VSCode, Kali Linux).
• Practicing with vulnerable labs like DVWA, WebGoat, and Metasploitable.
• Initial Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges for skill-building.

03-06. Ethical Hacking Core Concepts

Attack Vectors and Reconnaissance

• Overview of attack methodologies.
• Scanning techniques using tools like Nmap and Metasploit.
• Leveraging OSINT for information gathering.

Vulnerability Scanning

• Implementing OpenVAS-GVM for vulnerability assessment.
• Advanced threat analysis and multi-layered scanning techniques.

Exploitation and Post-Exploitation

• Working with Metasploitable labs.
• Conducting password attacks and exploring privilege escalation methods.

Network Attacks

• Wired and wireless attacks, including MITM, sniffing, and spoofing.

07. Social Engineering Attacks

• Purpose: Master human-factor vulnerabilities.
• Key Learnings:
• Understanding the psychology of social engineering.
• Designing phishing campaigns with tools like Gophish.
• Simulating client-side attacks effectively.

08. Web Application Pentesting (OWASP Top 10)

• Purpose: Strengthen your expertise in web security.
• Key Learnings:
• Understanding OWASP standards.
• Practical experience with tools like Burp Suite.
• Exploiting vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQL Injection, and CSRF in real-life scenarios.

09. Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

• Purpose: Equip learners with coding skills for custom security solutions.
• Key Learnings:
• Basics of Python programming (data types, loops, functions).
• Developing security tools such as port scanners and malware command servers.

10. CTF Challenges and Practical Pentesting

• Purpose: Test and refine your hacking skills.
• Key Learnings:
• Solving beginner-level challenges in HTB and similar platforms.
• Progressing to medium and advanced scenarios involving NoSQL injections, reverse shells, and privilege escalation.

11. Security Standards and Methodologies

• Purpose: Gain insight into industry frameworks.
• Key Learnings:
• Understanding MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, PTES, and OSSTMM.
• Applying these standards in professional security audits.

12. Red Team Operations with Cobalt Strike

• Purpose: Dive into advanced offensive security techniques.
• Key Learnings:
• Configuring red team infrastructures.
• Executing advanced C&C operations and pivoting techniques.

13. Active Directory Attacks

• Purpose: Exploit AD vulnerabilities to simulate real-world breaches.
• Key Learnings:
• Preparing vulnerable AD environments.
• Conducting attacks like credential replay and Golden Ticket exploitation.

14. MITRE ATT&CK Framework

• Purpose: Learn the complete lifecycle of adversary techniques.
• Key Learnings:
• Using the framework to understand reconnaissance, execution, and impact stages.

15-17. Defensive Security and Threat Hunting

Introduction to Defensive Security

• Core concepts: SOC vs. SIEM, defense-in-depth architecture.
• Overview of OSSIM Open Threat Exchange.

SIEM with Elastic Stack and Wazuh

• Configuring Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Wazuh Manager.
• Integrating systems for centralized monitoring.

Threat Hunting with Wazuh

• Applying file integrity monitoring and vulnerability scanning.
• Detecting malware and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).

18. Programming Custom Wazuh Rules

• Purpose: Customize security tools for unique scenarios.
• Key Learnings:
• Writing decoders and rules in Wazuh for tailored threat detection.

19. Real-World Threat Simulation

• Purpose: Prepare for practical incident response.
• Key Learnings:
• Simulating attacks like Shellshock and SSH brute force.
• Identifying IoCs and developing incident response workflows.

Take the first step toward becoming a cybersecurity expert! Enroll now and begin your journey into ethical hacking and forensics investigation.