Cyber Security Beginner to Pro: Hands-On Labs + Job Skills

Name: Cyber Security Beginner to Pro: Hands-On Labs + Job Skills
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The Essential Cyber Security Course for Beginners (Practical Labs Included): Cyber Security Job Key

Created byAashir Masood

Last updated 6/2025

English

What you'll learn

Fundamental Principles of Cyber Security
Creating a custom environment for Hacking
OWASP top 10 Attacks Practical Demonstration
Website Penetration Testing Series
Webserver Penetration Testing Series
Network Penetration Testing Series
Social Engineering Attacks Demonstration
Covering all Attacks with Practical Demonstration
Digital Forensics Tools Demonstration
Hands on Incident Response
Cyber Security Job interview Preparation
Bonus videos on different Tools & Techniques

Course content

10 sections • 36 lectures • 8h 37m total length

Get Started0:21
Introduction to Cyber Security (Part #1)1:00:13
Get an overview of the course structure, tools you'll be using, and how you'll progress from beginner to job-ready cybersecurity professional.
Introduction to Cyber Security (Part #2)1:05:22
Cyber Level 1

Install Metasploitable2 – Vulnerable Test VM5:52
Learn how to install Metasploitable2, a vulnerable machine used to practice various server-side attacks safely.
Network Scanning with Nmap – Host & Port Discovery5:13
Use Nmap to discover hosts, open ports, services, and OS fingerprints within a local network.
FTP Exploitation – Anonymous Access & Vulns4:33
Perform an FTP attack by exploiting anonymous access and uncovering exposed directories.
SSH Exploitation – Weak Creds & Misconfig Attacks7:48
Brute force SSH credentials and identify misconfigurations in remote login services.
Telnet Exploitation – Legacy Protocol Hacking5:05
Hack outdated Telnet services and explore security flaws in legacy communication protocols.
SMTP Exploitation – Banner Grabbing & Weak Auth5:43
Use banner grabbing and weak auth flaws to explore attack vectors in mail servers.
Directory Traversal Exploit – Access Restricted Files6:11
Exploit path traversal vulnerabilities to access restricted files and server directories.
DNS Enumeration – Subdomain & Zone Data Discovery2:27
Discover domain structure, subdomains, and internal zones through DNS brute forcing and zone transfers.
Web Pentesting Quiz – Protocols & Exploits

DVWA Setup & Walkthrough – OWASP Lab Platform27:33
Set up and explore DVWA to simulate OWASP Top 10 attacks in a safe environment.
Brute Force Attacks – Password Cracking Demo38:36
Use automated tools to crack weak login credentials via brute force methods.
Command Injection – Exploit CLI Input Flaws17:21
Inject malicious shell commands through input fields to compromise backend systems.
SQL Injection Exploits – Data Theft & Bypass20:17
Exploit input fields to access backend databases and extract sensitive data using SQL injection.
XSS Attacks – Injecting Malicious Scripts16:08
Inject malicious scripts into web pages to hijack sessions and redirect users.
OWASP Attacks Quiz

Acunetix Web Scan – Vulnerability Detection Demo4:22
Use Acunetix to scan for website vulnerabilities and analyze risk reports.
Website SQL Injection – Real Attack Demo3:13
Perform SQLi on a real-world website and retrieve sensitive backend data.
Website XSS Injection – Stored & Reflected2:45
Inject JavaScript into forms to hijack cookies and manipulate web content.
HTML Injection – Modifying Webpage Content3:39
Exploit form fields to inject custom HTML, altering site behavior or appearance.
Tools for Website Pentesting – Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP4:30
Learn to use Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and other tools to automate web app scanning.
Web Security Quiz

Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack – Live Network Hijack3:39
Perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack to intercept traffic and inject malicious responses.
MAC Flooding Attack – Switch Table Poisoning2:59
Overwhelm a switch's MAC table and force it to broadcast packets, compromising security.
DHCP Starvation Attack – Network Denial Techniques4:07
Exhaust DHCP IP leases to perform denial of service and gain network access as an attacker.

Analyze Windows Logs – Track Attacks & Persistence11:21
Investigate logs for login failures, suspicious activities, and system events post-attack.
Forensic Analysis of Network Connections8:55
Analyze open network connections and detect abnormal traffic linked to malware or intrusions.
Investigating Active Processes in Compromised Systems5:21
Identify active malicious processes and understand how malware hides in plain sight.
Autoruns Forensics – Detecting Persistence Mechanisms6:19
Discover persistence mechanisms by analyzing startup programs and registry entries.
Malware Analysis Tools – Deep Dive DFIR Techniques5:44
Use specialized tools for memory dumps, static/dynamic malware analysis, and behavior tracking.

Requirements

This course is designed for students of all levels, from absolute beginners to experienced professionals. No prior knowledge or experience is required. We'll start at the very beginning and guide you step by step through all the essential concepts and skills you need to become a cyber security expert. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or just want to learn more about protecting yourself and your business online, this course has you covered.

Description

Want to break into cybersecurity with no prior experience?
This all-in-one course is designed to take you from beginner to job-ready professional using hands-on practical labs, real-world attack simulations, and expert guidance.

Across 8.5 hours of video content and 30+ practical lessons, you’ll dive into topics like:

Ethical Hacking
Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Network Security
OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity Job Interview Prep

You’ll build your own attacker (Kali Linux) and victim (Windows 10) machines to simulate real attacks. With tools like Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Acunetix, and Metasploit, you’ll perform full-spectrum pentesting, detect system vulnerabilities, and analyze forensic data like a pro.

Whether you’re aiming for a SOC Analyst, Ethical Hacker, or Digital Forensics role, this course sets the foundation.

Course Highlights:

Build attacker/victim machines with Kali & Windows
Launch real attacks: MITM, SQLi, XSS, Brute Force, ARP Spoofing
Learn forensic analysis: logs, processes, network connections
Understand social engineering, malware behavior, and threat responses
Practice with interview questions and prepare for your first cyber job in cyber security

This course is packed with realistic labs, practical knowledge, and career tips to help you land your first cybersecurity role — all in beginner-friendly language, with zero experience needed.

Who this course is for:

This course is suitable for students of all levels, from absolute beginners to experienced professionals. Whether you're just starting out in the field of cyber security or looking to build on your existing knowledge, this course has something for you. Whether you're a beginner looking to get a solid foundation in the field, or an intermediate learner looking to expand your skills, this course will help you reach your goals.

Cyber Security Beginner to Pro: Hands-On Labs + Job Skills

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Course content

Introduction to Cyber Security3 lectures • 2hr 6min

Setting Up Pentesting Labs (Kali & Windows)2 lectures • 1hr 19min

Server-Side Penetration Testing (Metasploit + Services)8 lectures • 43min

OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities – Practical Exploitation5 lectures • 2hr

Website Penetration Testing with Acunetix & Manual Exploits5 lectures • 18min

Network Pentesting – Real-World LAN Attack Simulations3 lectures • 11min

Social Engineering & Human Exploitation Techniques1 lecture • 38min

Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Labs5 lectures • 38min

Cybersecurity Job Interview Prep (CHFI, SOC, Pentest)1 lecture • 31min

Bonus Labs: Anonymity, Tools & GitHub3 lectures • 14min

Requirements

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