Ethical Hacking: Offensive and Defensive Security

Offensive and Defensive Security: Ethical Hacking, Malware, and Incident Response

What you'll learn
- Perform ethical hacking and penetration testing using real-world offensive security techniques.
- Develop, analyze, and deploy custom malware, reverse shells, and privilege escalation exploits.
- Detect, investigate, and defend against cyberattacks using Blue Team and EDR tools.
- Apply Red Team vs Blue Team concepts to simulate and respond to advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Requirements
- Basic computer and networking knowledge is recommended but not mandatory.
- A computer with internet access (Windows or Linux) to set up your virtual lab environment.
- No prior hacking or coding experience required — everything is explained step-by-step.
- Curiosity, patience, and willingness to experiment ethically in a controlled environment.

Description
Master Both Sides of Cybersecurity — The Attacker and the Defender

Welcome toEthical Hacking: Offensive and Defensive Security, the most comprehensive and practical cybersecurity course designed for learners who want tomaster every layer of cyber warfare— from networking and vulnerability assessment to malware development, privilege escalation, EDR bypass, and real-world incident response.

Whether you’re abeginner exploring cybersecurityor aprofessional aiming to strengthen both Red Team and Blue Team skills, this course will give you everything you need to think, act, and defend like a modern cyber expert.What You’ll Learn

Core networking anddata communication concepts— OSI model, TCP/UDP, IP addressing, ports, and protocols

Step-by-steplab setupwith VirtualBox, Kali Linux, Windows, and attack environments

Understanding and deployingfirewalls, IDS/IPS, honeypots, and VPNs

Performingnetwork-based attackslike DoS/DDoS, ARP poisoning, sniffing, and botnet analysis

Conductingvulnerability assessmentsand scanning entire networks, hosts, and web applications

Applying industry frameworks such asMITRE ATT&CK®and theCyber Kill Chain

Offensive Security: Red Team Operations

Learnmalware developmentfrom scratch — build reverse shells, command & control payloads, and DLL injectors

Performprocess injection, DLL hijacking, and process hollowingfor stealthy access

Deliver payloads usingCobalt Strike,Certutil, and other advanced techniques

Executeprivilege escalationthrough UAC bypassing, token manipulation, named pipe impersonation, and service exploitation

Dump and analyzeLSASS memory,SAM hives, and stolen credentials using Mimikatz, Pypykatz, and LaZagne

Implementpersistence mechanismsvia registry keys, WMI, startup folders, and scheduled tasks

Exploredefense evasion— bypass antivirus and EDRs using API hooking, unhooking, AMSI patching, and DLL sideloading

Defensive Security: Blue Team & Incident Response

Investigate network intrusions, logs, and endpoint activity inMicrosoft Defender ATP (EDR)

Understandendpoint protection engines, DLP, and malware detection methodologies

Applyincident responseprocedures for network discovery, collection, command & control, and data exfiltration

Detect and respond toRMM tools,lateral movement, andRDP misuse

Learn to mitigateransomware impact, shadow copy deletion, and recovery techniques

Tools and Techniques Covered

Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, BloodHound, SharpHound, Impacket, Angry IP Scanner

Windows utilities and LOLBAS binaries (Certutil, Rundll32, Mshta, Reg, WMIC, Bitsadmin, etc.)

Advanced scripting and custom code development for attacks and defenses

Course Structure

25 in-depth sectionsand170+ hands-on lectures

Includes real-timedemonstrations, code walkthroughs, and live simulations

Resources providedat the end of each module for continued learning

CoversRed Team (Offense),Blue Team (Defense), andIncident Response (DFIR)together

By the End of This Course, You Will:

Build and manage your own ethical hacking labDevelop malware and exploit payloads in a safe, isolated environmentDetect, investigate, and mitigate real-world attacksUnderstand adversary tactics from initial access to data exfiltrationBe fully prepared for roles likeCybersecurity Analyst,SOC Engineer,Red Team Specialist, orPenetration Tester

Who This Course Is For

Students and professionals who want tomaster both ethical hacking and cyber defense

SOC and IR analysts who want to understand attacker behaviors deeply

Penetration testers looking to enhance their post-exploitation and persistence skills

IT professionals transitioning intoOffensive Security,Blue Teaming, orThreat Hunting

Prerequisites

Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with Windows or Linux

No prior coding experience required — everything is explained step by step

Become acomplete cybersecurity professional— someone who not onlypenetrates and exploits vulnerabilitiesbut alsodefends and secures networks from real-world threats.

Start mastering the art ofOffensive and Defensive Securitytoday.

Who this course is for:
- Aspiring ethical hackers, cybersecurity students, and IT professionals who want to build hands-on hacking and defense skills.
- Red Team and Blue Team beginners looking to understand both attack and defense strategies.
- SOC analysts, network administrators, and penetration testers aiming to advance in cybersecurity roles.
- Anyone preparing for certifications like CEH, CompTIA Security+, or aspiring to master real-world cyber operations.
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