What you'll learn
Ethical hacking and penetration testing skills
Linux privilege escalation techniques
Common privilege escalation tools and methodology
Preparation for capture the flag style exams and events
Requirements
Prior beginner hacking knowledge preferred
Prior virtualization knowledge preferred
Access to a Windows machine is preferred
Description
This Linux Privilege Escalation for Beginners course focuses on Linux Privilege Escalation tactics and techniques designed to help you improve your privilege escalation game. Students should take this Linux Privilege Escalation for Beginners course if they are interested in:
Gaining a better understanding of privilege escalation techniques
Improving Capture the Flag skillset
Preparing for certifications such as the OSCP, eCPPT, CEH, etc.
What will I learn?
1) How to enumerate Linux systems manually and with tools
2) A multitude of privilege escalation techniques, including:
Kernel Exploits
Password Hunting
File Permissions
Sudo Attacks
Shell Escaping
Intended Functionality
LD_PRELOAD
CVE-2019-14287
CVE-2019-18634
SUID Attacks
Shared Object Injection
Binary Symlinks
Environment Variables
Capabilities Attacks
Scheduled Tasks
NFS
Docker
3) Tons of hands-on experience, including:
11 vulnerable machines total
Capstone challenge
Custom lab with no installation required
Who this course is for:
Students interested in ethical hacking and cybersecurity
Students interested in improving privilege escalation skillset
