May 2021
Intermediate
12h 16m
English
on-demand course
The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course
with Codestars By Rob Percival, Atil Samancioglu
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 12 hr course, you will develop strong skills in pentesting and privilege escalation, covering hands-on exercises for both Linux and Windows environments. You'll learn essential techniques to identify vulnerabilities and elevate your expertise to bolster cybersecurity.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Learn how to conduct privilege escalation on Linux systems using tools and techniques.
- Understand how to perform privilege escalation on Windows systems effectively.
- Solve a variety of Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges related to pentesting.
- Master kernel exploits, SUID files, cronjobs, and other privilege escalation concepts.
- Gain practical experience and insights that are valuable for cybersecurity certifications like OSCP.
Course Instructor(s)
Rob Percival and Atil Samancioglu are seasoned instructors with vast experience in cybersecurity and teaching. They specialize in interactive, hands-on training for technical topics, ensuring learners gain real-world skills. Their combined expertise ensures students receive a comprehensive and engaging learning journey.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for intermediate to advanced learners in cybersecurity aiming to excel in pentesting and privilege escalation. Suitable for professionals seeking OSCP certification and those aspiring to expand their ethical hacking capabilities effectively. Prior experience in cybersecurity and familiarity with Python is recommended.
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