Foundations of Cybersecurity - The Definitive Compendium

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"Foundations of Cybersecurity" is a comprehensive guide currently in development, designed to take readers from cybersecurity novices to knowledgeable practitioners. This book covers a wide range of topics, from basic concepts to advanced techniques, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and seasoned professionals in the field.

Written with learning structure in mind, this book combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, ensuring readers gain a deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.

43 Sections as of writing this covering 982 separate modules, this carefully crafted compendium distills essential cybersecurity knowledge into its most efficient form, streamlining your learning journey.

Not everything is listed below in depth for each word, term or other that is covered, this page is mainly for my own point of reference and to help others learn while I am working on this

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Scam Messages and Phishing Attacks
How to identify phishing emails
Preventing business email compromise (BEC)
What the backend might look like for a phishing panel
Spear, Whaling, Smishing, Vishing
AI use case in phishing (Automation, English, Voice cloning)
Open Redirects in Phishing
How phishing can be targeted due to your interests
Browser Autofill & Hidden fields (Might require subsection)
Ad buying/Link promotion virus/infections
Chain Phishing - First 4 one week etc
Importance of 2FA/Multi-Factor Authentication
Benefits of 2FA
Things you have, Things you are, Things you know
Common 2FA & MFA Methods
SMS-based verification
Authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy)
Hardware tokens (YubiKey)
Biometric methods (fingerprint, facial recognition)
Securing Backup Codes
Risks of Not Using 2FA
Phishing and 2FA & Cookies/VPN's
Implementation Tips
Emerging Technologies in Authentication
Software and Operating System Updates
Why updates are critical
Risks of using outdated software
Enabling automatic updates
End of life support
Update servers
Device Resetting and Disposal
Overview on formatting
Introduction to bytes and data storage
Secure data wiping methods
Old devices/Stolen devices & Storage Units
Data recovery and corrupted data
Risks of improper disposal
Using certified recycling services
Watering Hole Attacks Explained
Definition and examples
OSINT and privacy
How attackers target websites
Prevention techniques
Password Managers
Risk & Trust
WiFi Security and Vulnerabilities
Securing home and office WiFi
Handshakes, WPS, Reaver, MiTM
Evil Twin Attacks
Wardriving
Deauthentication & Jamming
Understanding WPA3 encryption
Risks of public WiFi networks
Physical Security Measures (RFID, NFC, Vehicle Security)
NFC cloning
Replay attacks, Enumeration attacks & Sniffing
Protecting RFID-enabled cards
Securing NFC devices
Vehicle hacking (Key FOB attacks, Vehicle-to-everything) and prevention
Red Team Engagements, SIEM, TTP's/APT's
What is red teaming?
TTPs, APTs & "Hacking groups"
Lock Picking, Tamper Detection
Corporate Offices, Gated Communities, Automative Security
Simulating real-world attacks
Benefits for organizational security
Cameras and Privacy
Laws and regulations/NDAs and when to use them
Cyber law, Ethical Hacking Principles
GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Working with DevSecOps and DFIR + techniques
Cyber diplomacy
International cyber conflict strategies
Nation-state cyber operations
Legal Implications of Cybersecurity Breaches
Red team vs. blue team exercises
Playbooks & Incident Response
Spy Cameras & Listening Devices
How to detect hidden devices
Smoke detectors, Clocks, Screws, Lightbulbs, Clothing buttons, USB chargers - Etc
Using RF detectors & Physical Inspection, Lens Detection
Shielded areas, Regular Sweeps, Policy and Training
Listening devices (bugs), Smart TV's, Speakers, Airpods/Wireless headphones
Audio Sweeping, Non-Linear Junction Detection, Thermal Imaging, IR/RF (Time based data sending over RF) SRT-107/SRN-58
Sound Masking, Secure Communication
Planted devices (Rubber Duckies, O.MG Cable, Screen Crab, Raspberry Pi & Exposed USB)
Legal implications
Credential Reuse and Database Breaches
Risks of reusing passwords
Combo Lists
Single point of failure, Automated attacks (SentryMBA/OpenBullet etc)
Proxy lists (early explanation)
How breaches occur
The impact of Database Breaches(IP, User/Pass, Email, Home Address, Phone, Card details, First and Last name, Recovery Questions)
OSINT & further recon/blackmail and other attacks based on breaches
Database lookup sites, downloading and legal ownership
Using password managers and Idaas Identity as a Service
OSINT and Doxing
What is OSINT?
Hacking, Blackmail, Harassment, Identity Theft Campaigns
How attackers gather information
Protecting personal data online
Mitigation strategies always rely/depend on seeing how the info is obtained
Reversing your hacker & Opsec
Honeypots
Linguistic patterns in cybercrime
Understanding SIM Swapping, SWATTING, and Emergency Data Requests
How SIM swapping occurs
The Rise of EDR's
Wealth and OG usernames
Crying babies, urgency
Preventing SWATTING incidents
Recognizing fake data requests
Employee VPN Access Best Practices
Choosing a secure VPN
Using company controlled VPN's, Proxies and tunnels
Setting up split tunneling
Setting up keys/refreshing keys
Leaked OVPN files (dorking/exposed webservers)
Monitoring VPN usage
Bluetooth Hijacking Risks
How attackers exploit Bluetooth
CVE-2023-45866 and others
Controlling/Broadcasting attacks via Bluetooth protocol
Preventing unauthorized access
Securing Bluetooth-enabled devices
Face Detection and Location from Images
How face detection works (pimeyes/facecheck/dating apps)
North Korea finding insiders as well as job hiring (leveraging income)
Company retreats, badge cloning/creation
Metadata risks in photos
Preventing location leaks
Ransomware and RATs
Registry-based fileless malware
How ransomware spreads
Leaked methods/chatlogs ransomware.live examples
nomoreransom.org
Stats on ransomware/targets
NCSC, Europol and pipelines
Insider threats
FUD, Crypters, Persistence, Anti-VM, Signatures, Hashes
Recognizing RAT infections
Protecting critical data
How Can I Trace My Own Digital Fingerprint?
Tools for self-auditing, dorking, osint.industries, hibp, database services, mx records, catchall emails
Removing personal data from sites
Maintaining anonymity online
Can someone hack me from just my IP Address?
EDR, Database breaches, Phising based on torrent history, abuseipdb, social engineering
Router exploits, firmware patches, open ports
IP Cameras, Services, Shodan/Fofa/Censys, Exif

Understand some of the following topics:
Find the most common misconceptions when it comes to X
Find an uncommon fact about X
How might a hacker use X
How might a defender use X
What is an example use case of X being used in a positive way
How many different types of X are there?
Defanging a URL
How to safely view and share URLs
Embedds and why we defang
Tools and techniques for defanging
IP Loggers
Recognizing and avoiding IP loggers
All websites are IP loggers
Other things IP loggers can detect
WebRTC, Peer-to-peer, Javascript
Risks of exposing your IP
Legitimate uses
Online Information Exposure
Understanding your digital footprint
Steps to minimize exposure
Social media examples of vacation posts, house sitting requests etc
EXIF Data in Images/Files & Images in PDFs
What is EXIF data?
PDF/Word file image extraction and analysis
Types of information that can be leveraged
Removing EXIF data for privacy
Using screenshot of photos or snipping tool for example to remove exif easily
Pokemon GO 2016 and EXIF/GPS
Advertiser IDs and location tracking (Databrokers & Case studies)
Facial Recognition Programs/Websites
Privacy concerns with facial recognition
Facecheck, Cheater checking, Pimeyes
Using lookalikes as alternates to yourself
Live deepface
How to avoid exposure
Browser Fingerprinting
What is browser fingerprinting?
Fonts, IP address, Browser versions, OS, Screen size, battery life, orientation, monitors, potential other sites you are logged into, upload/download speeds, other devices on your home network, zoom size, graphics card
Techniques to reduce fingerprinting
Summary on how VPNs don't protect you against fingerprinting alone
Cookie Tracking
How cookies track your activity
Local storage, Preferences, login status, cart balance etc
EU GDPR implications and consumer privacy/protection
Managing and blocking cookies
Device Access Through Applications
Permissions management
When you access a website it might ask for location, camera etc ensure you don't allow these unless wanted
Online camera for example might actually be recording not just taking a picture
Preventing unauthorized access
Keyboard Eavesdropping
Threats from keyloggers
Using virtual keyboards and encryption
Shoulder Surfing
Camera positions when using your devices
Screen Privacy Filters
Infected Files/File Extensions
Identifying and avoiding malicious files
Email attatchment, double extension, zero width, invisible characters, extension width
Common file extension tricks
Sandboxing
What is sandboxing?
Just because a file isn't detected DOESN'T MAKE IT SAFE
Any.run, Design purpose to avoid main AV's
Sandbox escapes, network access and VPNs etc
Using sandboxes to test files safely
Malicious Software Updates
Recognizing fake updates
Supply chain attacks
Mimic legit sites or find vulnerable endpoints for updates which broadcast to it's users (software)
Javascript inject (fake browser update)
Safe update practices
Typosquatting
What is typosquatting?
When are you most at Risk
Python (pip packages) external package managers
Dnstwister, hyphens, dots, dashes.
Chinese characters, unicode, etc and give explanations for each
How to spot and avoid it
Social Engineering
Common tactics used in social engineering
Urgency, tech support, Control over your devices, Partial information over a period of time
How to defend against manipulation
Phishing (Browser in Browser Attacks)
Understanding browser-in-browser phishing
SEO
How to verify legitimate login screens
Targeting Friends & Family
Risks to close associates
Use of social engineering in this tactic (Example of obituary to get link clicked)
How to educate and protect them
RFID Cloning
What is RFID cloning?
Replay, Eavesdropping, Tag Spoofing, Relay, Skimming, Side-Channel, Tag Cloning, DoS, Frequency Jamming, Forward Prediction, Voltage Manipulation, Electromagnetic Interference
Steps to secure RFID cards (Rolling codes, farrady wallets etc)
Rubber Duckies
What are USB Rubber Duckies?
Use cases, plants and WiFi control
How to mitigate risks from malicious USBs
USB Killer
Understanding the USB Killer threat
Preventing physical USB attacks
Physical Security (Locks, Lighting, Privacy Screens)
Improving physical access control
Cable locks, Privacy Screens, Security Cameras, Lighting, Physical Barriers, Security Guards, Least privilege access
WiFi Camera Crashing
Disclosing your security openly (photo's of offices or discussing brand sponsorships etc)
If someone knows your security system due to stickers on buildings or photos, they can find flaws to utilize
Enhancing workspace privacy
WiFi Cloning and Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Recognizing cloned networks
Verify SSID and connection info when using public WiFi
Never install custom certificates or software when using internet you don't control
Dauth attacks, WPS, MiTM, Cloning & Arp poisoning/Spoofing
How to secure your WiFi connections (VPNs, monitoring other devices, antivirus, firewall, sharing/shared folders, check for system updates against knew attacks such as LAN based or lateral movement)
Dumpster Diving
Finding passwords, security system boxes, access cards, payment information (social engineering)
Time Zones and User Activity Tracking
How time zones can expose user behavior
Steps to anonymize activity patterns
Vulnerable Associates
Risks from weak security practices in others
How to collaborate securely
Harassment Campaigns
Identifying harassment tactics
Resources and steps to counter harassment
EGO Exposure
How oversharing can lead to risks
Managing public information exposure
Sim Swapping
What is SIM swapping?
Preventing SIM-based account takeovers
Rabbit Holes & False Traps
Avoiding distractions and misinformation
Staying focused on verified threats
Voice Cloning (Vishing)
Threats from voice cloning technology
Detecting and countering vishing attempts
IP History and Registration IP vs Most Recent
Analyzing IP address patterns
Using registration data for threat analysis
Password Reuse and Storage
Risks of password reuse
Best practices for secure password management
Out-of-Date Software Exposure
Risks of running outdated software
Steps to stay updated securely
Peer-to-Peer Sniffing
How peer-to-peer networks can be exploited
Steps to secure P2P usage
Common Techniques to Remove Malware from a Computer
Steps to identify and remove malware
Using tools and best practices
File Encryption/Ransomware (NoMoreRansom/Pivoting)
Understanding ransomware and encryption
Tools and steps for decryption and recovery
Devices on Your Network
Identifying devices on the network
Securing networked devices
Browser Exploits
How browser vulnerabilities are exploited
Steps to secure browser use
Data Exfiltration
How data is stolen from systems
Preventing and detecting exfiltration
Open Source Packages
Risks in using open-source software
Steps to verify and secure packages
Steam Exploits/Game ACE/RCE
Gaming-related vulnerabilities
Protecting against ACE and RCE attacks
WiFi Hacking Protection PSA
Common WiFi hacking techniques
Tips to secure wireless networks
Phishing examples and email analysis
Headers, domains etc
iOS vs Android Security

Techniques and Methods
Dorking
Phishing
Social Engineering
SQL Injection
Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MITM)
DDoS/DoS
War Driving
OSINT/OPSEC
CSINT
HUMINT
SIGINT
IMINT
GEOINT
MASINT
CYBINT
SOCMINT
TECHINT
ACINT
DARKINT
NATINT
MEDINT
DOCINT
Types of Malware
Exploit
Payload
Zero-Day
Backdoor
Botnet
Rootkit
Ring 0 etc
Ransomware
Trojan
Spyware
Adware
Worm
Keyloggers
Fileless Malware
Cryptojacking
Wallet Drainers
Bootkits
Staged
Stageless
Listener/Bind/Reverse
Attack Techniques
Brute Force Attack
Bot Herder
Doxing
Cracking
RAT (Remote Access Trojan)
Gh0st, Back Orifice, Sub7, DarkComet, Poison Ivy, Blackshades, nJrat, Redline, etc
Droppers vs Payload etc
Cybersecurity Concepts
Firewall
IDS/IPS
Yara and rules
SIEM Tools
Honeypot
Warm Site/Cold Site
User Roles and Personas
Script Kiddie (Skid)
White Hat
Black Hat
Grey Hat
Hacktivism
Networking and Tools
Databases
Router/Modem
Github
VM/Virtual Machine
Cryptocurrency
Shell
Stable shells
Root
Owned
Jeff Bezos 2018 (Kaspersky)
Miscellaneous Terms such as Filetypes
Pwn
1337 (Leet) Speak
Malvertising
Viruses
Section on Example RATS (Back Orifice through Plugx etc)
Understanding Firewalls, IDS and IPS
MaaS, SaaS etc Backdoor Sales
Planned Obsolesence
EOL
Case Sensitivity
Qualatitive vs Quantitive
Key Concepts: Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risks
DevOps/DevSecOps
Security Posture
Pimeyes, Facial Reconigition example
Expired business domains/emails (face to username to password)

What are Firewalls? (Bouncers at clubs etc examples)
Section explaining that this brief Introduction to firewalls is just to get the basics before moving forward as there's a lot to them.
Types of Firewalls
Packet-Filtering Firewalls
Stateful Firewalls
Proxy Firewalls
Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
Deep Packet Inspection
Application Awareness
Threat Intelligence Integration
Cloud-based Security Features
Network Segmentation
Security Zones and Trust Levels
VLAN Implementation
Benefits for Breach Containment
Micro-segmentation Strategies
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Separation of Control and Data Planes
Programmable Security Policies
Centralized Network Intelligence
Security Benefits and Challenges
Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Virtualized Security Services
Scalability Benefits
Integration with Physical Security
Virtual Security Appliances
Understanding Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Signature-Based IDS
Anomaly-Based IDS
Host-Based IDS (HIDS)
Network-Based IDS (NIDS)
Understanding Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
How IPS Works
IDS vs. IPS
IPS Deployment Models
Advanced Routing Protocols & Subnet Classes
BGP, OSPF, EIGRP Security
Route Filtering and Authentication
Securing Routing Infrastructure
Route Poisoning Prevention
Network Attacks and Mitigation
ARP Spoofing
Attack Mechanism
Detection Techniques
Prevention Methods
DNS Spoofing
Attack Mechanism
DNSSEC Implementation
Prevention Strategies
Network Forensics
Traffic Capture Methods
Analysis Techniques
Evidence Handling
Incident Reconstruction
Chain of Custody Procedures
Configuring Firewalls, IDS, and IPS (Types of tools to use, not an indepth guide)
Best Practices for Security Monitoring

What is a CPU?
Introduction to CPU
Thermal Paste/pads pt7950 etc
Active and Passive Radiators
LGA vs. BGA vs. PGA sockets (embedded systems etc)
Understanding VGA in relation to CPUs
Understanding the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
Types of GPUs (Integrated vs. Dedicated)
Advantages and disadvantages of Integrated and Dedicated (machine types etc)
How GPUs process graphics
Gaming vs. Professional GPUs
External GPU's
Notebook vs Gaming laptop and marketing words
Automatic Graphics Switching (battery saving etc)
What is RAM?
Types of RAM (DDR, SDRAM, DRAM, DDR SDRAM, ECC RAM, SO-DIMM etc.)
RAM vs Storage Memory
RAM frequency and latency (Aswell as DDR3, DDR4, DDR5 etc)
How RAM impacts performance
Advantages and disadvantages of RAM types
Running machines with the OS in memory instead of storage
Mixing and matching ram stick sizes, brands, frequency and latency
SO-DIMM to DDR4 (Laptop RAM adapters for Desktop)
Overclocking/Underclocking advantages and disadvantages
What is a PSU?
PSU wattage/voltage and efficiency ratings
Gold, Platinum, etc (Discuss DC/AC etc)
Modular vs. Non-modular PSUs
Connectors and Cables
Importance of PSU in system stability
Monitors, Laptops and their power bricks
UPS (Universal Power Supply)
Risks of using incorrect adapters/Polarity
CMOS batteries
What is Input and Output (I/O) & Heat Production/Airflow inside a computer
Understanding I/O devices
Heat generation in computing (What is a high workload and expected temperatures)
Cooling solutions (air vs. liquid)
Storage Types: SATA/IDE etc
Differences between HDD and SSD
IDE, SSD, SATA, NVMe
What is NVMe?
RAID setups and their uses
Lifespan on disk drives and how to read labels
Disk2VHD VM creation
PCIE Lanes
What are PCIE lanes?
Uses of PCIE lanes for GPUs and other components
Version differences (e.g., PCIE 3.0 vs. 4.0)
GPU risers (mining rigs or custom setups)
Extra Peripherals and their Functions
Connecting USB/AUDIO case ports
Keyboards and mice
Monitors and resolutions
Printers and scanners
Headphones, DAC's, Microphones
BIOS and UEFI
POST and EFI (NVRAM)
Fan SPEED and curve
Dual Boot
MHZ (RAM) voltage etc
What is the bootup process (From button press to attempting to load OS)
Cords, Cables and Connectors
Cat, USB, Pin, RJ45, etc
Ribbon Cables (laptops)
24 pin double sided USB connectors
2.0,3.0,3.1,4 connections
USB-C Powered monitors and limitations
Lightning Cables from Apple (8-pin digital signals)
DB-9,DE-9 RS232
HDMI, displayport, VGA
3.5mm jacks
Docking Stations
Raid Storage
Clusters
Binary and Computer Related Units
Unix Epoch/POSIX
Understanding binary numbers
What is a unit?
Data storage units (KB, MB, GB, etc.)
Hexadecimal and its uses in computing
Bits vs Bytes
Comparing IOT/Laptops/Desktop
Benchmarking
Why benchmarking is important
Popular benchmarking tools - Benchmate
Interpreting benchmark results
Stress testing
CPU-Z, GPU-Z etc
Overclocking
Sourcing and Building a Computer
Choosing components (pcpartpicker, youtube, benchmarks)
Compatibility checks
Step-by-step assembly
Fixing computers (hardware) ifixit, teardown videos
Bonus components
WiFi cards
Replacing CD trays with harddrives(laptops)
Inside a portable HDD
Ubtek 3D Xpoint DC P4800X
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD vs OLED (CCFL, LED-backlit) etc)
Digitizers
GPD (Risks and purashing micro PC's)
Driver Installation
Why drivers are necessary
Finding and installing the right drivers
Keeping drivers up to date (devmgmt.msc)
Manufacturer Installs
Windows updates
POST required drivers, BIOS
Keyboard Shortcuts & ALT Codes
Commonly used shortcuts
Using ALT codes for special characters
Emojis
Customizing shortcuts
Windows + R showcase (shell:RecycleBinFolder)
F2 Renaming files
Shift select, ctrl selection
Customizing and Understanding your OS
Changing system settings
Personalizing appearance
Using advanced OS features
Windows Sandbox
Virtual Desktops
Snip and sketch
Focus Assist
Dynamic Lock
Clipboard History
Flow Launcher, Treesize, Everything, Windows God Mode
Core Windows Structure
Navigating Search
Storage Devices
Startup Processes (Taskmanager and msfconfig)
Registry overview
Win-rar, 7z, tar.gz and unzipping files
Task manager
Navigating without a keyboard OR mouse
"URI's" (mailto:, calculator:) etc
Con folders and other folder types
Architecture differences
Note-Taking Tools and Software
Popular note-taking applications
Obsidian, Joplin, Cherry-Tree, Emeditor, Notepad++, Github and Markdown
Integrating notes with cloud storage
Organizing and sharing notes

Directory traversal and path traversal
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Reflected XSS
Stored XSS
DOM-based XSS
Log Poisoning & Lfi/Ftp/Ssh/ Application specific
Open Redirect
DoS/DDoS and their techniques (SYN, POD, SYN Flood vs UDP etc)
Server-Side Includes (SSI) injection
Client-Side Template Injection (CSTI)
Carriage Return Line Feed (CRLF) injection
Subdomain takeovers
Dangling markup attacks
Prototype pollution
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI)
XSLT (eXtensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) attacks
Cross-Site Script Inclusion (XSSI)
Cross-Site Leaks (XS-Leaks/XS-search)
NoSQL injection
LDAP injection
Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS)
XPath injection
Expired link reference takeover
Clickjacking attacks
Content Security Policy (CSP) bypasses
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) misconfigurations
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)(OTP) bypasses
Payment system bypasses
CAPTCHA bypassing techniques
Login bypasses
Race condition exploits
Rate limit bypassing
API abuse techniques
Password reset vulnerabilities and takeovers
Account takeover via registration process
Deserialization attacks
Email header injection
JSON Web Token (JWT) vulnerabilities
XML External Entity (XXE) injection
PDF injection attacks
OAuth vulnerabilities leading to account takeover
SAML vulnerabilities
Unicode normalization attacks
Buffer overflow exploits
Shared hosting server pivoting
HTML injection techniques
DNS Poisoning
Null-byte poisoning
Hacking a webadmin through OSINT & Physical Entry
Infected github code (RTFM/FOSS/DWTFL)
Deep packet inspection
Airgrapped machines
Cloud/AWS
Param Fuzzing & Finding Application Specific URL's/Param & Vulns
PHP filters
Living off the land
WiFi Hacking Web Admins for Access
Active Directory, Kubernetes, Kerberos, Golden Tickets, Estate, DC, AD
Pivoting
Security Models
Bell-LaPadula Model
Biba Model
Clark-Wilson Model
Business Continuity Plans
Network Segmentation and Isolation
North Korean Jobs
SCADA Systems
Misconfigurations/Containers
Privelege escalation
Armorguard
Satellite

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Dedication 3

Introduction 3

Awareness for Employees & Business Owners 150

Protecting Yourself First 177

Common Cybersecurity Terms 88

Understanding Firewalls, IDS & IPS 57

Computers and Understanding them 142

The Windows Command Line and Tools 24

Learning Powershell and Tools 34

Operating System Optimizations1

Understanding Hashes 13

Introduction to Python 8

Visual Studio Code Introduction and IDE's 2

Getting Started in CyberSecurity 7

Web development basics 7

Awesome hardware & Tools 25

Virtual machines 7

Linux distros and names 1

Using Linux for the first time 17

Windows Subsystem for Linux 3

Internet infrastructure 6

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and networking 14

Browser DevTools 5

Networking 3

Network analysis 3

Data formats 7

Website OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) 2

Basic Cybersecurity Concepts 3

WiFi hacking 3

Attacking host machines 3

CVEs and MITRE 10

Pentesting Methodology 5

Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts & Putting it into Practice 8

List of tools used in the stories to come 31

Hacking in action - Short Stories 53

CTF level techniques that are important to master 13

Secure Coding Practices 3

Mobile Security Testing 2

A brief overview on Assembly and machine code 1

Applications and Software Exploitation 19

Bonus Material 6

Cybersecurity misconceptions 11

Career Paths in Cyber Security 2