Cybersecurity 101

Module 1: HACKING LAB

1. Introduction to Hacking Lab:
   • Purpose and significance of a hacking lab
   • Overview of tools and environments
2. Setting up a Hacking Environment:
   • Virtualization tools and configurations
   • Creating a secure testing environment
3. Common Hacking Techniques:
   • Overview of prevalent hacking methods
   • Ethical hacking principles and responsible use

Module 2: Introduction to Linux

1. Understanding Linux:
   • Basics of the Linux operating system
   • File system structure and navigation
2. Linux Permissions:
   • User roles, permissions, and security implications
   • Changing file permissions
3. Package Management:
   • Installing and updating software in Linux
   • Dependency management and securing the package manager
4. Security Best Practices in Linux:
   • User account management
   • Configuring and monitoring firewalls

Module 3: Reconnaissance

1. Overview of Reconnaissance:
   • Significance in cybersecurity
   • Types: passive and active reconnaissance
2. Passive Reconnaissance:
   • Gathering information without direct interaction
   • Utilizing open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools
3. Active Reconnaissance:
   • Techniques like DNS enumeration and network scanning
   • Avoiding detection during active reconnaissance

Module 4: Scanning

1. Scanning Techniques:
   • Overview of port scanning methods
   • Network mapping with tools like Nmap
2. Vulnerability Scanning:
   • Identifying weaknesses in a system
   • Use of automated tools for vulnerability assessment

Module 5: Vulnerability Analysis

1. Understanding Vulnerabilities:
   • Common software vulnerabilities
   • Impact on cybersecurity
2. Manual Vulnerability Assessment:
   • Hands-on identification and analysis of vulnerabilities
   • Reporting and remediation strategies

Module 6: Exploitation & Gaining Access

1. Exploitation Techniques:
   • Introduction to common exploitation methods
   • Utilizing exploit frameworks (e.g., Metasploit)
2. Gaining Access:
   • Post-exploitation phases
   • Escalating privileges and maintaining persistence

Module 7: Post Exploitation

1. Post-Exploitation Activities:
   • Post Exploiting theory
   • Meterpreter Basic
   • Elevating Privileges with Different Modules
   • Creating Persistence on the Target if possible 
   • Post Exploiting Module

Module 8: Vulnerability Patching

1. Intro to Vulnerability Patching:
   • The importance of timely patching
   • Patch management lifecycle
2. Patch Management Strategies:
   • Planning and scheduling patch deployments
   • Challenges and best practices
3. Security Impact of Patching:
   • Balancing security needs with system stability
   • Assessing and mitigating risks associated with patching