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Episode 7: Vulnerability Assessment: Real-timeScanning with Nessus Description: Become a vulnerability hunter! This episode guides you through performing real-time vulnerability scanning of a target machine (Bee-Box) using Nessus. You'll learn to set up Nessus, initiate an advanced scan, interpret severity levels, and explore remediation strategies. Download Nessus URL: https://www.tenable.com...

Episode 6: Firewall & Proxy Bypassing: Nikto forEvasion & Vulnerability Scanning Description: Sneak past defenses! Learn how to use Nikto to scan web servers for known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Discover evasion tactics like spoofing the User-Agent header, using evasion flags, and employing custom path mutation to bypass intrusion detection systems. Commands: 1. nikto -h http:/...

Episode 5: Firewall & Proxy Bypassing: Metasploitfor Web Recon Description: Think like an attacker! In this lab-focusedepisode, use Metasploit to perform advanced web server fingerprinting, scan forHTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), check for WebDAV vulnerabilities, anddiscover hidden directories. Understand how these techniques help attackersidentify initial entry points.

DHCP Dynamics: Implementing a DHCP Server in WindowsServer 2022 Description: Automate IP address assignment! Learn how toinstall and configure a DHCP server on Windows Server 2022. We'll cover settingup scopes, defining IP ranges, and verifying automatic IP distribution toclient machines like Kali Linux.

Episode 3: DNS Demystified: Installing a DNS Server in Windows Server 2022 Description: Get fluent in DNS! This episode walks you through installing and configuring a DNS server on Windows Server 2022. You'll learn to set up zones, create host records (A, MX, CNAME), and prepare Kali Linux as a DNS client to test name resolution.

Episode 1: Network Basics: Hubs vs. Switches Explained Description: Understand the core of your network! This episode uses Packet Tracer to illustrate the fundamental differences between hub and switched networks. See how data flows, the impact on efficiency, and the security implications of each.

Episode 2: Building Networks: Designing and Subnetting IP Schemes Description: Become a network architect! Learn to design and subnet IP address schemes in a simulated environment using Packet Tracer. We'll configure IP addresses for PCs and routers across different subnets and verify connectivity, essential for scalable and secure networks.

We'll cover: 1. Network Basics: Hubs vs. Switches 2. Building Networks: Designing andSubnetting IP Schemes Description 3.DNS Demystified: Installing a DNS Serverin Windows Server 2022 Description 4: DHCP Dynamics: Implementing a DHCP Serverin Windows Server 2022 Description 5: Firewall & Proxy Bypassing: Metasploitfor Web Recon Description 6: Firewall & Proxy Bypassing: Nikto forEvasio...

Episode 10: Locking It Down: Restricting User Accesswith File Permissions Description: Secure your sensitive data! Learn thecritical skill of restricting user access to folders using NTFS permissions inWindows Server 2022. We'll demonstrate creating new users, setting explicit"Deny" permissions, and verifying their effectiveness, highlightingthe importance of granular access control.

Episode 9: Files & Formats: Working with FAT32 andNTFS Description: Demystify file systems! This episode guides youthrough creating and managing files in both FAT32 and NTFS formats on WindowsServer 2022. You'll learn how to format drives, perform file operations, verifyallocation, and configure advanced NTFS permissions for security.

Dig deep into system memory! Learn how to illustrate the memory layout of a basic program and use advanced PowerShell commands (WMI, security-focused queries) todebug, check process integrity, detect DLL injections, and identify suspicious processes on Windows Server 2022. Commands: Get-Process | Where-Object { $_.ProcessName -eq "notepad" } Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_OperatingSystem | S...

Don't let errors stop you! This episode focuses on practical debugging techniques for both PowerShell and Bash scripts. We'll intentionally introduce common errors (like typos or wrong parameters) and walk through how to identify and fix them, building crucial troubleshooting skills. Powershell Script: #Script to log multiple event IDs $BeginTime = (Get-Date).AddMinutes(-20) Get-EventLog -...

Master automation in Linux with Bash scripts! Discover how to create and debug scripts for user setup, including creating new users, setting passwords, adding them to groups, configuring SSH key-based login, and setting password expiry. We’ll also cover testing and verification. Script: #!/bin/bash #Variables USERNAME="Jason" # User account name PASSWORD="P@ssw0rd" # User passw...

Unlock automation on Windows! We'll start with PowerShell basics, showing you how to write, execute, and expand simple scripts to display messages, get dates, list processes, and manage services. Learn to automate tasks efficiently on Windows Server 2022. Commands: .\WelcomeScript.ps1 Get-Date Get-Process Get-Service | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq 'Running' } Get-WmiObject -Class Win32...

Explore active information gathering in Linux! This episode teaches you how to enumerate a vulnerable Bee-Box machine using Kali Linux tools. You'll learn Nmap for identifying open ports and services, and Metasploit for deeper SMTP enumeration, strengthening your reconnaissance skills. Link: Bee-Box official download page Commands: nmap -Pn -sS –sV <Bee-Box IP Address> nmap -Pn -sS -sV -...

Uncover the hidden information on Windows systems! Learn how to use Microsoft's powerful PsTools suite to gather system information, track user sessions, enumerate services, and analyze event logs on a Windows Server 2022. We'll explorecommands like pslist.exe, psloglist.exe, and saving output to files. PsTools Link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/pstools . Comman...

Get your target ready! This episodeguides you through downloading and setting up a Windows Server 2022 virtualmachine within VMware. We'll walk through the installation processstep-by-step, preparing a vulnerable environment for your ethical hacking adventures. Link I used for myself: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-server-2022 .

Episode 1: Building Your Digital Lab – VMware & Kali Linux Setup Kick off your cybersecurity journey with the essentials! In this episode, we guide you through creating a secure virtualized environment by installing VMware Workstation and setting up your Kali Linux virtual machine for penetration testing. From downloading the ISO to configuring your VM settings, we’ll walk you through every st...

🎙️ Series 4: Laying the Foundations Kickstart your cybersecurity journey with hands-on labs and real-world skills! In this series, we’ll set up virtual machines, explore Windows and Linux systems, and dive into scripting, debugging, and securing environments. Perfect for beginners and aspiring ethical hackers. Episodes: 1️⃣ Building Your Digital Lab – Set up VMware Workstation and Kali Linux for p...

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In this episode, we dive into building breach-ready systems with strong incident detection and response strategies. Learn how to identify threats early, contain damage, and recover fast.

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Let's start by understanding the first step of building a cyber citadel