Real-World Ethical Hacking Lab: From SQLi to XSS with Docker
Requirements
- Basic understanding of how websites and web servers work
- Familiarity with Linux command line (just the basics is enough)
- A computer with internet access (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
- Docker installed (installation guide provided in the course)
- Curiosity about hacking, cybersecurity, and how real attacks happen
Description
Want to stop hackers? First, think like one.
In this hands-on course, you’ll build your own 3-machine hacking lab using Docker, complete with a Kali Linux attacker, a vulnerable PHP+MySQL web server, and an admin simulation machine running scripted browser activity.
You'll go beyond textbook theories and dive into real attack techniques used in the wild—like:
Brute-force password cracking with Medusa & Crunch
SQL Injection exploitation with SQLmap (not the toy-level stuff in cert exams)
XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks, including stored XSS that auto-infects users
Database hacking and understanding post-exploit consequences
Offline hash cracking with Hashcat
You’ll also learn how to defend against these attacks using proven methods like:
Prepared statements (against SQLi)
Input sanitization & CSPs (against XSS)
Strong passwords & secure configurations
No complicated setup—everything runs in isolated Docker containers you can spin up in seconds. Whether you're prepping for CEH, Security+, or just leveling up as a web developer or sysadmin, this lab will teach you what hacking really looks like in 2025.
By the end of the course, you won’t just know how attacks work—you’ll understand why they work, what makes systems vulnerable, and how real hackers exploit them. This knowledge is essential whether you're defending your own code or breaking into vulnerable systems in a safe, ethical environment.
Who this course is for:
- Aspiring ethical hackers and penetration testers
- Students preparing for Security+ or CEH certification exams
- Web developers who want to understand real-world security flaws
- IT professionals looking to build practical hacking skills
- Anyone curious about how hackers break into systems—and how to stop them
Instructor
- 3.8 Instructor Rating
- 408 Reviews
- 58,549 Students
- 2 Courses
I am a penetration testing expert and content creator with over 25 years of hands-on experience in the field.
My specialties include:
Network hacking and web security
Hardening Linux-based servers and firewalls
Developing games and mobile applications using Unity3D and Torque2D
With a strong focus on real-world scenarios, I design practical, lab-based training that enables learners to think like an attacker and defend like a professional. My teaching goes beyond theory, equipping students with the mindset and technical skills needed to succeed in offensive security.
I have provided in-depth training for corporations, educational institutions, and government organizations — including the Cyber Crime Investigation Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, South Korea.
My instruction covers everything from vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to firewall evasion techniques and incident response strategies.
I am committed to helping both developers and security professionals build real-world, actionable cybersecurity skills that matter in the field.