This practical ethical hacking course is designed to help learners develop hands-on penetration testing skills through controlled Capture the Flag (CTF) environments. The course begins with setting up a Kali Linux virtual machine using VirtualBox and preparing dedicated CTF labs. Learners will work with vulnerable machines including Toppo, Lampiao, DC-1, and SickOS 1.1, gaining practical experience in reconnaissance, enumeration, gaining access, exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation.
Throughout the course, learners will follow structured lab exercises that demonstrate how penetration testers identify vulnerabilities, gain access to vulnerable systems, escalate privileges, and perform post-exploitation activities in controlled environments. The hands-on approach makes this course useful for cybersecurity students, ethical hacking learners, and aspiring penetration testers who want to strengthen their practical skills and learn how to approach real-world style security challenges.
