Hands-On Penetration Testing Labs 3.0: Real Technical Skills from a Professional Pentester

Course Instructor: Jesse Kurrus, M.S., OSCP, CEH, Security+, Linux+, Network+, CISSP

Headline: Dive Deep into the World of Cyber Security with Practical Penetration Testing Labs!

Welcome to Hands-On Penetration Testing Labs 3.0! • This is an advanced, standalone course that continues from the previous editions (1.0 and 2.0) and can be taken independently or as part of a broader learning path. Whether you're new to penetration testing or looking to sharpen your skills, this course will equip you with real-world experience through a series of hands-on technical labs.

Course Overview:

In this course, we'll immerse ourselves in the world of cyber security by engaging with a variety of hands-on technical labs. The focus is on practical skills, minimizing theory to ensure you're prepared for real-world scenarios and certifications such as OSCP.

What You Need:

• A reliable Internet connection
• A laptop or PC capable of running at least two virtual machines (VMs)
• Suggested RAM: 8 GB minimum; preferably 16 GB or 32 GB for a more advanced lab setup
• A decent processor (more cores/threads will be beneficial)

Technologies Used:

• Virtual Box as our hypervisor of choice
• Kali Linux, the industry-standard penetration testing operating system
• A set of intentionally vulnerable VMs to practice against a range of network services and web applications

Course Curriculum Highlights:

• Enumeration: Discovering information about a system or network
• Vulnerability Scanning: Identifying weaknesses in systems and networks
• Automated and Manual Exploitation: Learning how to exploit vulnerabilities found during the scanning phase
• Key Pentesting Skills: Including but not limited to:
  • Port scanning and service enumeration
  • Local File Inclusion (LFI)
  • Web directory brute forcing
  • Buffer overflow exploits
  • SQL injection
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
  • Various types of reverse shells
  • Local privilege escalation techniques

Course Content: As of June 2019, the course content is up-to-date with current technology. The software tools and environments may evolve over time, but they should remain similar enough for you to adapt with a bit of research or assistance from me when needed. Remember, troubleshooting and research skills are invaluable in the field of cyber security.

Engage and Excel: I'm committed to supporting your learning journey and ensuring you get the most out of this course. Your success is my priority! Don't hesitate to reach out through our messaging or Q&A system if you encounter any challenges.

Join me in this hands-on adventure into the world of penetration testing, and let's elevate your cyber security skills together! ➮

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Thank you for choosing Hands-On Penetration Testing Labs 3.0. I'm excited to see your progress and can't wait to help you unlock the secrets of penetration testing! Let's embark on this journey together.