To get a better understanding of advanced offensive cybersecurity tools, topics, and methodologies, I joined HackTheBox Academy. This platform offers detailed and high-quality modules that combine in-depth theoretical lessons with practical challenges where I can apply my new knowledge. At the end of each module, I have to complete several practical challenges of increasing difficulty in order to complete the module.
I am currently working my way through the Penetration Tester pathway, which will qualify me for the corresponding Certified Penetration Testing Specialist certification and prepare me for the OSCP exam. After that, I plan to start the “Bug Bounty Hunter” pathway, which will allow me to deepen my knowledge of web application security and dive into other independent modules. The following gives an overview of all modules I have worked through.
- Intro to Academy
- Penetration Testing Process
- Getting Started
- Network Enumeration with Nmap
- Footprinting
- Information Gathering - Web Edition
- Vulnerability Assessment
- File Transfers
- Shells and Payloads
- Using the Metasploit Framework
- Password Attacks
- Attacking Common Services
- Pivoting, Tunneling, and Port Forwarding
- Active Directory Enumeration and Attacks
- Documentation and Reporting
- Introduction to Python 3
- Intro to Assembly Language
- Stack-Based Buffer Overflows on Linux x86
- Stack-Based Buffer Overflows on Windows x86
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