The growing presence of cyber threats and the need to protect our systems and data have driven the development of techniques such as pentesting or penetration testing.
This methodology, carried out by ethical hackers, aims to identify vulnerabilities in computer systems before cybercriminals can exploit them.
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If you want to delve into this exciting field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
The instructor of this comprehensive course is German Flores, an outstanding Systems and Electronics Engineer with extensive experience of over 15 years in the field of cybersecurity.
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With work experience in both European and Argentine companies, and having worked in countries like France, Switzerland, and Ireland, German is an expert in the IT field and has specialized in cybersecurity, a subject he is passionate about sharing with others.
The course is designed to be accessible for beginners who want to enter the world of ethical hacking as well as those who already have some prior knowledge and seek to perfect their skills.
No previous hacking knowledge is required, only a basic understanding of computers.
The course consists of two sections with a total of 16 classes and a duration of approximately 59 minutes.
Throughout the lessons, participants will learn the essential concepts to set up a professional hacking lab on Windows and Linux systems.
Some of the fundamental topics that will be covered include:
- The concept of vulnerability and its severity according to the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System).
- Understanding CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), a list of unique identifiers for security vulnerabilities.
- Searching for and using public exploits to test system security.
- Generating shellcodes to implement them within exploits and enhance their effectiveness.
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Upon completing the course, students will have acquired the fundamental skills to perform their first real manual hacking on a server running vulnerable software.
Cybersecurity is a continuously growing and in-demand field, so gaining knowledge in this area can open doors to a promising professional career.