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Cybersecurity Labs for Beginners

Beginner

Explore the basics of cyber security through 20 interactive, beginner-friendly labs. Get hands-on experience with ethical hacking, network analysis, encryption, and web security fundamentals. Perfect for complete newcomers looking to understand key cyber security concepts using industry tools like Hydra, Nmap, OpenSSL, and Wireshark.

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Using Hydra to Crack Passwords
Cracking a Specific User Account
Network Scanning with Nmap
Scanning Subnet with Nmap
Introduction to Encryption with OpenSSL
Decrypting Top Secret Document
Using Netcat for Simple Network Communication
Receive Messages Using Netcat
Network Analysis with Wireshark
Capture Google Traffic with Wireshark
Brute Force SSH in Hydra
Scan Vulnerabilities in Nmap
Encrypt Files in OpenSSL
Filter Traffic in Wireshark
Crack ZIP Passwords in John the Ripper
Monitor Files in Tripwire
Scan Ports with Masscan
Hide Data in Steghide
Scan Web Servers in Nikto
Map Threats in a Simple Login Service
Add a Second Factor to a Login Script
Layer Defenses Around a Local Secret Service

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