Numerous cybersecurity jobs require a good background in programming, Linux, and scripting languages. In this fast-paced and hands-on course you will learn several fundamental skills that you need to master to be competitive in today’s cybersecurity job market. Having working knowledge of Linux, Python programming, and Bash scripting will help you become a better cybersecurity professional.
This course also helps students that are preparing for hands-on cybersecurity certifications like the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Practical, Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), and several GIAC certifications. The author (Omar Santos) will walk you through numerous exercises and ethical hacking concepts. This course starts with an introduction to Linux, Python, and the Bash shell and then immediately dives into several hands-on lab scenarios where you will learn the details about Linux user and group accounts; Linux file permissions, networking, processes, and logs for incident response. In addition, you will learn how to create Linux-based firewalls and deploy open source Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). You will learn how to get started with Python, how to create your own network scanner and network sniffer using Python. You will learn several tips for post exploitation activities using Python. In this course, you will also learn how to use Bash scripting for penetration testing and for incident response.
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