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Cybrary

CVE Series: PrintNightmare (CVE-2021-1675 and CVE-2021-34527)

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Overview

Who should take this course?

Our PrintNightmare course is designed for an intermediate-level learner, someone who is a seasoned offensive security professional, SOC analyst, or Windows system administrator who wants to know how to exploit and protect against the latest vulnerabilities impacting enterprise systems.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

You will gain the most benefit from this course if you have a basic understanding of Windows system administration and PowerShell

Why should I take this course?

PrintNightmare (CVE-2021-1675 and CVE-2021-34527) is a critical vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service running on almost every Windows operating system. Our course shows you how to exploit and mitigate this vulnerability in a secure lab environment, giving you the skills you need to protect your organization against this threat.

What makes this course different from other courses on similar topics?

This course specifically covers a critical vulnerability that could affect your organization. The instructor, Clint Kehr, is a technical manager for a financial services company’s Responsible Disclosure Team, where he interacts with ethical hackers who find vulnerabilities in the company’s infrastructure. Clint is a former Special Agent with the Department of Justice where he specialized in internet investigations and conducted numerous cases on cyber threat actors on the surface, deep, and dark web, resulting in Clint earning the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award. Clint has trained over 1,000 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and civilians on the dark web and dark market websites. Clint has a master’s degree in intelligence studies from American Military University where he graduated with honors and also has a master’s degree in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University where he graduated with highest distinction. As a former Navy Reserve Officer, Clint served in many roles, such as a division officer and department head for commands in the information warfare community

Why should I take this course on Cybrary and not somewhere else?

Our PrintNightmare course enables you to learn from one of the foremost experts in the field and ensures your readiness to recognize and mitigate this CVE. Defenders will know how to protect their organization against this vulnerability. Offensive teams will be able to exploit this vulnerability. Our on-demand format affords you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.

Syllabus

  • Exploiting and Mitigating PrintNightmare
    • PrintNightmare Introduction and Background
    • Lab: Exploit the PrintNightmare Vulnerability
    • Course Summary

Taught by

Clint Kehr

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