Dive into an extensive pentesting tutorial that covers enumeration techniques using Kioptrix and Hack The Box machines. Learn to use tools like netdiscover, Nessus, and Nmap for scanning and information gathering. Explore port enumeration on 80/443 and 139, and get hands-on experience with a random HTB machine. Following the tutorial, engage in a comprehensive Q&A session covering various cybersecurity topics, including CTF strategies, blue team and red team interactions, automated pentesting, OSCP preparation, and successful study habits. Gain insights into the instructor's personal experiences in IT and cybersecurity, and receive recommendations on hacking resources and certifications.
Overview
Syllabus
- Welcomes.
- Discussing the lesson plan, Kioptrix, and Hack the Box.
- Using netdiscover to find Kioptrix.
- Scanning with Nessus.
- Scanning with Nmap.
- Reviewing what's found so far.
- Reviewing Nmap scan.
- Enumerating port 80/443.
- Enumerating port 139.
- Enumerating a random HTB machine (OneTwoSeven).
- Giving away a Bash Bunny!.
- User request to review "testssl.sh" tool.
- Do you run Windows as a main OS?.
- Lego Bugattis.
- How old are you, brah?.
- How can I solve HTB and other CTFs?.
- What sort of work did you do day to day on help desk?.
- SANS Holiday Hack challenges.
- Do you find Maltego useful?.
- How do I learn web app?.
- How do blue and red teams interact?.
- User coworker drama.
- Empire vs Metasploit / EternalBlue part 1.
- Automated pentesting?.
- "Hacking" video games.
- CarolinaCon.
- Whats that tattoo?.
- Infinity War/Endgame/GoT discussion.
- CISSP vs Security+.
- EternalBlue part 2 (Troubleshooting a payload).
- Remembering tool flags for interviews.
- Microservices? part 1.
- How Responder works / tactics.
- OSCP registration, pre-reqs, when to purchase, etc..
- Thoughts on MCSA?.
- Microservices part 2.
- Do you plan on taking the AWAE?.
- Thoughts on eLearnSecurity courses?.
- What are some successful study habits?.
- Do you work for a company?.
- Studying revisited.
- What is a MSP?.
- How old were you when you started IT?.
- Would you go back to college in hindsight?.
- Favorite hacker movie?.
Taught by
The Cyber Mentor
