1. Introduction
- Importance of advanced cyber security techniques:
- Helps enthusiasts deepen their knowledge and skills in cyber security.
2. Home Lab Setup
- Building a home lab for cyber security learning:
- Set up a dedicated environment for testing and learning.
- Use virtual machines to simulate different network scenarios.
3. Learning Tools
- Understanding and using Kali Linux:
- Kali Linux is a popular operating system for penetration testing.
- Explore tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark.
- Using Wireshark for network analysis:
- Capture and analyse network traffic.
- Identify potential vulnerabilities and security issues.
- Understanding and using Metasploit:
- Metasploit is a powerful tool for developing and executing exploit code.
- Practice using Metasploit in your home lab.
4. Ethical Hacking
- Learning the basics of ethical hacking:
- Understand the ethical guidelines and legal implications.
- Practice common techniques like footprinting, scanning, and enumeration.
- Exploring advanced penetration testing techniques:
- Learn about advanced methods like privilege escalation and post-exploitation.
5. Competitions and Bug Hunting
- Participating in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges:
- Join online and offline CTF competitions to test your skills.
- Collaborate with other enthusiasts to solve complex problems.
- Introduction to bug bounty hunting:
- Discover vulnerabilities in software and report them to the vendor.
- Join bug bounty platforms like HackerOne and Bugcrowd.
6. Reverse Engineering
- Basics of reverse engineering:
- Learn to analyse software to understand its functionality and identify vulnerabilities.
- Use tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, and OllyDbg.
7. Vulnerability Mitigation
- Understanding and mitigating common vulnerabilities:
- Familiarise yourself with common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
- Implement mitigation techniques to protect against these vulnerabilities.
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