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Basic Toolset

Basic Toolset

In this path, modules cover the basic tools needed to be successful in network and web application penetration testing. This is not an exhaustive list...

Medium Path Modules 7 Modules Path Sections 91 Sections
Cracking into Hack the Box

Cracking into Hack the Box

To be successful in any technical information security role, we must have a broad understanding of specialized tools, tactics, and terminology. This p...

Easy Path Modules 3 Modules Path Sections 42 Sections
Local Privilege Escalation

Local Privilege Escalation

Privilege escalation is a vital phase of the penetration testing process, one we may revisit multiple times during an engagement. During our assessmen...

Medium Path Modules 2 Modules Path Sections 61 Sections
Intro to Binary Exploitation

Intro to Binary Exploitation

Binary exploitation is a core tenet of penetration testing, but learning it can be daunting. This is mainly due to the complexity of binary files and...

Hard Path Modules 4 Modules Path Sections 62 Sections
Operating System Fundamentals

Operating System Fundamentals

To succeed in information security, we must have a deep understanding of the Windows and Linux operating systems and be comfortable navigating the com...

Easy Path Modules 3 Modules Path Sections 55 Sections
CREST CPSA/CRT Preparation

CREST CPSA/CRT Preparation

This is a skill path to prepare you for CREST's CPSA and CRT exams. The following CPSA/CRT syllabus areas (IDs) are covered: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B...

Medium Path Modules 40 Modules Path Sections 673 Sections
CREST CCT APP Preparation

CREST CCT APP Preparation

This is a skill path to prepare you for CREST's CCT APP exam. The following CCT APP syllabus areas (IDs) are covered: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B4, B5,...

Medium Path Modules 44 Modules Path Sections 739 Sections
Information Security Foundations

Information Security Foundations

Information Security is a field with many specialized and highly technical disciplines. Job roles like Penetration Tester & Information Security Analy...

Easy Path Modules 12 Modules Path Sections 191 Sections
CREST CCT INF Preparation

CREST CCT INF Preparation

This is a skill path to prepare you for CREST's CCT INF exam. The following CCT INF syllabus areas (IDs) are covered: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A8, A9, A10,...

Hard Path Modules 58 Modules Path Sections 945 Sections
SOC Analyst Prerequisites

SOC Analyst Prerequisites

The SOC Analyst Prerequisites path is designed for those looking to become SOC/Security Analysts. It dives into fundamental IT and Information Securit...

Easy Path Modules 10 Modules Path Sections 173 Sections
Active Directory Enumeration

Active Directory Enumeration

Active Directory (AD) is widely used by companies across all verticals/sectors, non-profits, government agencies, and educational institutions of all...

Hard Path Modules 3 Modules Path Sections 35 Sections
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Learning Process

The learning process is one of the essential and most important components that is often overlooked. This module does not teach you techniques to lear...

Fundamental
Path Sections 20 Sections
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Introduction to Academy

This module is recommended for new users. It allows users to become acquainted with the platform and the learning process.

Fundamental
Path Sections 8 Sections
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Linux Fundamentals

This module covers the fundamentals required to work comfortably with the Linux operating system and shell.

Fundamental
Path Sections 30 Sections
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Introduction to Bash Scripting

This module covers the basics needed for working with Bash scripts to automate tasks on Linux systems. A strong grasp of Bash is a fundamental skill...

Easy
Path Sections 10 Sections
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DNS Enumeration Using Python

As a penetration tester or red teamer, it is imperative that we understand the tools that we use inside and out and also have the ability to write out...

Medium
Path Sections 11 Sections
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Introduction to Networking

As an information security professional, a firm grasp of networking fundamentals and the required components is necessary. Without a strong foundation...

Fundamental
Path Sections 21 Sections
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Web Requests

This module introduces the topic of HTTP web requests and how different web applications utilize them to communicate with their backends.

Fundamental
Path Sections 8 Sections
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Windows Fundamentals

This module covers the fundamentals required to work comfortably with the Windows operating system.

Fundamental
Path Sections 14 Sections
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Introduction to Active Directory

Active Directory (AD) is present in the majority of corporate environments. Due to its many features and complexity, it presents a vast attack surface...

Fundamental
Path Sections 16 Sections
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Introduction to Web Applications

In the Introduction to Web Applications module, you will learn all of the basics of how web applications work and begin to look at them from an infor...

Fundamental
Path Sections 17 Sections
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Intro to Network Traffic Analysis

Network traffic analysis is used by security teams to monitor network activity and look for anomalies that could indicate security and operational iss...

Medium
Path Sections 15 Sections
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Intro to Assembly Language

This module builds the core foundation for Binary Exploitation by teaching Computer Architecture and Assembly language basics.

Medium
Path Sections 24 Sections
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Setting Up

This module covers topics that will help us be better prepared before conducting penetration tests. Preparations before a penetration test can often t...

Fundamental
Path Sections 9 Sections
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Introduction to Python 3

Automating tedious or otherwise impossible tasks is highly valued during both penetration testing engagements and everyday life. Introduction to Pytho...

Easy
Path Sections 14 Sections
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Penetration Testing Process

This module teaches the penetration testing process broken down into each stage and discussed in detail. We will cover many aspects of the role of a p...

Fundamental
Path Sections 15 Sections
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Incident Handling Process

Security Incident handling has become a vital part of each organization's defensive strategy, as attacks constantly evolve and successful compromises...

Fundamental
Path Sections 9 Sections
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MacOS Fundamentals

This module covers the fundamentals required to work comfortably within the macOS operating system and shell.

Fundamental
Path Sections 11 Sections
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Bug Bounty Hunting Process

Bug bounty programs encourage security researchers to identify bugs and submit vulnerability reports. Getting into the world of bug bounty hunting wit...

Easy
Path Sections 6 Sections
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Documentation & Reporting

Proper documentation is paramount during any engagement. The end goal of a technical assessment is the report deliverable which will often be presente...

Easy
Path Sections 8 Sections
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Introduction to Windows Command Line

As administrators and Pentesters, we may not always be able to utilize a graphical user interface for the actions we need to perform. Introduction to...

Easy
Path Sections 23 Sections
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Introduction to C#

Introduction to C# aims to provide a solid foundation to understand and work with C# code. Covering the crucial foundations and more intricate concept...

Easy
Path Sections 21 Sections
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Brief Intro to Hardware Attacks

This mini-module concisely introduces hardware attacks, covering Bluetooth risks and attacks, Cryptanalysis Side-Channel Attacks, and vulnerabilities...

Medium
Path Sections 8 Sections
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Security Incident Reporting

Tailored to provide a holistic understanding, this Hack The Box Academy module ensures participants are adept at identifying, categorizing, and docume...

Easy
Path Sections 5 Sections
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Hacking WordPress

WordPress is an open-source Content Management System (CMS) that can be used for multiple purposes.

Easy
Path Sections 16 Sections
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Network Enumeration with Nmap

Nmap is one of the most used networking mapping and discovery tools because of its accurate results and efficiency. The tool is widely used by both of...

Easy
Path Sections 12 Sections
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Cracking Passwords with Hashcat

This module covers the fundamentals of password cracking using the Hashcat tool.

Medium
Path Sections 14 Sections
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Active Directory LDAP

This module provides an overview of Active Directory (AD), introduces core AD enumeration concepts, and covers enumeration with built-in tools.

Medium
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File Inclusion

File Inclusion is a common web application vulnerability, which can be easily overlooked as part of a web application's functionality.

Medium
Path Sections 11 Sections
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File Transfers

During an assessment, it is very common for us to transfer files to and from a target system. This module covers file transfer techniques leveraging t...

Medium
Path Sections 10 Sections
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Kerberos Attacks

Kerberos is an authentication protocol that allows users to authenticate and access services on a potentially insecure network. Due to its prevalence...

Hard
Path Sections 23 Sections
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OSINT: Corporate Recon

OSINT (Open-source Intelligence) is a crucial stage of the penetration testing process. A thorough examination of publicly available information can i...

Hard
Path Sections 23 Sections
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Stack-Based Buffer Overflows on Linux x86

Buffer overflows are common vulnerabilities in software applications that can be exploited to achieve remote code execution (RCE) or perform a Denial-...

Medium
Path Sections 13 Sections
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SQL Injection Fundamentals

Databases are an important part of web application infrastructure and SQL (Structured Query Language) to store, retrieve, and manipulate information s...

Medium
Path Sections 17 Sections
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Using the Metasploit Framework

The Metasploit Framework is an open-source set of tools used for network enumeration, attacks, testing security vulnerabilities, evading detection, pe...

Easy
Path Sections 15 Sections
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Whitebox Pentesting 101: Command Injection

This module focuses on discovering Command Injection vulnerabilities in NodeJS servers and exploiting them to control the server.

Hard
Path Sections 19 Sections
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Linux Privilege Escalation

Privilege escalation is a crucial phase during any security assessment. During this phase, we attempt to gain access to additional users, hosts, and r...

Easy
Path Sections 28 Sections
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Attacking Web Applications with Ffuf

This module covers the fundamental enumeration skills of web fuzzing and directory brute forcing using the Ffuf tool. The techniques learned in this m...

Easy
Path Sections 13 Sections
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Login Brute Forcing

Learn how to brute force logins for various types of services and create custom wordlists based on your target.

Easy
Path Sections 11 Sections
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SQLMap Essentials

The SQLMap Essentials module will teach you the basics of using SQLMap to discover various types of SQL Injection vulnerabilities, all the way to the...

Easy
Path Sections 11 Sections
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Windows Privilege Escalation

After gaining a foothold, elevating our privileges will provide more options for persistence and may reveal information stored locally that can furthe...

Medium
Path Sections 33 Sections
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Active Directory PowerView

This module covers AD enumeration focusing on the PowerView and SharpView tools. We will cover various techniques for enumerating key AD objects that...

Medium
Path Sections 9 Sections
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Active Directory BloodHound

This module covers AD enumeration focusing on the BloodHound tool. We will cover various techniques for enumerating key AD objects that will inform ou...

Medium
Path Sections 14 Sections
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Getting Started

This module covers the fundamentals of penetration testing and an introduction to Hack The Box.

Fundamental
Path Sections 23 Sections
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Broken Authentication

Authentication is probably the most straightforward and prevalent measure used to secure access to resources, and it's the first line of defense again...

Medium
Path Sections 14 Sections
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Using CrackMapExec

Active Directory presents a vast attack surface and often requires us to use many different tools during an assessment. The CrackMapExec tool, known a...

Medium
Path Sections 27 Sections
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Stack-Based Buffer Overflows on Windows x86

This module is your first step into Windows Binary Exploitation, and it will teach you how to exploit local and remote buffer overflow vulnerabilities...

Medium
Path Sections 11 Sections
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Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities are among the most common web application vulnerabilities. An XSS vulnerability may allow an attacker to ex...

Easy
Path Sections 10 Sections
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Vulnerability Assessment

This module introduces the concept of Vulnerability Assessments. We will review the differences between vulnerability assessments and penetration test...

Easy
Path Sections 17 Sections
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Command Injections

Command injection vulnerabilities can be leveraged to compromise a hosting server and its entire network. This module will teach you how to identify a...

Medium
Path Sections 12 Sections
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Using Web Proxies

Web application penetration testing frameworks are an essential part of any web penetration test. This module will teach you two of the best framework...

Easy
Path Sections 15 Sections
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Footprinting

This module covers techniques for footprinting the most commonly used services in almost all enterprise and business IT infrastructures. Footprinting...

Medium
Path Sections 21 Sections
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Attacking Common Applications

Penetration Testers can come across various applications, such as Content Management Systems, custom web applications, internal portals used by develo...

Medium
Path Sections 33 Sections
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Shells & Payloads

Gain the knowledge and skills to identify and use shells & payloads to establish a foothold on vulnerable Windows & Linux systems. This module utilize...

Medium
Path Sections 17 Sections
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Attacking Common Services

Organizations regularly use a standard set of services for different purposes. It is vital to conduct penetration testing activities on each service i...

Medium
Path Sections 19 Sections
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Web Attacks

This module covers three common web vulnerabilities, HTTP Verb Tampering, IDOR, and XXE, each of which can have a significant impact on a company's sy...

Medium
Path Sections 18 Sections
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File Upload Attacks

Arbitrary file uploads are among the most critical web vulnerabilities. These flaws enable attackers to upload malicious files, execute arbitrary comm...

Medium
Path Sections 11 Sections
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Active Directory Enumeration & Attacks

Active Directory (AD) is the leading enterprise domain management suite, providing identity and access management, centralized domain administration,...

Medium
Path Sections 36 Sections
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Information Gathering - Web Edition

This module covers techniques for identifying and analyzing an organization's web application-based attack surface and tech stack. Information gatheri...

Easy
Path Sections 10 Sections
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Server-side Attacks

A backend that handles user-supplied input insecurely can lead to sensitive information disclosure and remote code execution. This module covers how t...

Medium
Path Sections 19 Sections
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Password Attacks

Passwords are still the primary method of authentication in corporate networks. If strong password policies are not in place, users will often opt for...

Medium
Path Sections 22 Sections
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Session Security

Maintaining and keeping track of a user's session is an integral part of web applications. It is an area that requires extensive testing to ensure it...

Medium
Path Sections 14 Sections
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Pivoting, Tunneling, and Port Forwarding

Once a foothold is gained during an assessment, it may be in scope to move laterally and vertically within a target network. Using one compromised mac...

Medium
Path Sections 18 Sections
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Web Service & API Attacks

Web services and APIs are frequently exposed to provide certain functionalities in a programmatic way between heterogeneous devices and software compo...

Medium
Path Sections 13 Sections
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Attacking Enterprise Networks

We often encounter large and complex networks during our assessments. We must be comfortable approaching an internal or external network, regardless o...

Medium
Path Sections 14 Sections
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Introduction to Deserialization Attacks

In this module, we will explore deserialization attacks with specific examples in Python and PHP.

Hard
Path Sections 15 Sections
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Attacking Authentication Mechanisms

Authentication plays an essential role in almost every web application. If a vulnerability arises in the application's authentication mechanism, it co...

Medium
Path Sections 18 Sections
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Introduction to NoSQL Injection

In this module, we will look at exploiting NoSQL injection vulnerabilities, specifically MongoDB, with examples in Python, PHP, and Node.JS.

Medium
Path Sections 12 Sections
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Blind SQL Injection

In this module, we cover blind SQL injection attacks and MSSQL-specific attacks.

Hard
Path Sections 16 Sections
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Game Hacking Fundamentals

This module serves as an introduction to fundamental Game Hacking concepts. You will learn how to find and change memory values in a running game as w...

Medium
Path Sections 12 Sections
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HTTPs/TLS Attacks

This module covers details on Transport Layer Security (TLS) and how it helps to make HTTP secure with the widely used HTTPS. That includes how TLS wo...

Medium
Path Sections 15 Sections
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Advanced SQL Injections

This module covers advanced SQL injection techniques with a focus on white-box testing, Java/Spring and PostgreSQL.

Hard
Path Sections 12 Sections
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Abusing HTTP Misconfigurations

This module covers three common HTTP vulnerabilities: Web Cache Poisoning, Host Header Vulnerabilities, and Session Puzzling or Session Variable Overl...

Hard
Path Sections 20 Sections
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HTTP Attacks

This module covers three HTTP vulnerabilities: CRLF Injection, HTTP Request Smuggling, and HTTP/2 Downgrading. These vulnerabilities can arise on the...

Hard
Path Sections 18 Sections
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Injection Attacks

This module covers three injection attacks: XPath injection, LDAP injection, and HTML injection in PDF generation libraries. While XPath and LDAP inje...

Medium
Path Sections 15 Sections
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Whitebox Attacks

This module covers three web vulnerabilities from a whitebox approach: Prototype Pollution, Timing Attacks & Race Conditions, and Type Juggling. We wi...

Hard
Path Sections 15 Sections
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Game Reversing & Modding

This module serves as a follow-up to the Game Hacking Fundamentals module. You will learn how to persist Cheat Engine Scripts by scanning for byte arr...

Medium
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DACL Attacks I

Discretionary Access Control Lists (DACLs), found within security descriptors, are a fundamental component of the security model of Windows and Active...

Hard
Path Sections 7 Sections
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Modern Web Exploitation Techniques

This module covers advanced web concepts and exploitation techniques, including performing DNS Rebinding to bypass faulty SSRF filters and the Same-Or...

Hard
Path Sections 18 Sections
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NTLM Relay Attacks

The NTLM authentication protocol is commonly used within Windows-based networks to facilitate authentication between clients and servers. However, NTL...

Hard
Path Sections 10 Sections
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Secure Coding 101: JavaScript

Learn how to improve your JavaScript code's security through Code Review, Static/Dynamic Analysis, Vulnerability Identification, and Patching.

Hard
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JavaScript Deobfuscation

This module will take you step-by-step through the fundamentals of JavaScript Deobfuscation until you can deobfuscate basic JavaScript code and unders...

Easy
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Windows Attacks & Defense

Microsoft Active Directory (AD) has been, for the past 20+ years, the leading enterprise domain management suite, providing identity and access manage...

Medium
Path Sections 16 Sections
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Security Monitoring & SIEM Fundamentals

This module provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and the Elastic Stack. It demystifies th...

Easy
Path Sections 11 Sections
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Introduction to Threat Hunting & Hunting With Elastic

This module initially lays the groundwork for understanding Threat Hunting, ranging from its basic definition, to the structure of a threat hunting te...

Medium
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Windows Event Logs & Finding Evil

This module covers the exploration of Windows Event Logs and their significance in uncovering suspicious activities. Throughout the course, we delve i...

Medium
Path Sections 6 Sections
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Understanding Log Sources & Investigating with Splunk

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to Splunk, focusing on its architecture and the creation of effective detection-related SPL (Search...

Medium
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Working with IDS/IPS

This module offers an in-depth exploration of Suricata, Snort, and Zeek, covering both rule development and intrusion detection. We'll guide you throu...

Medium
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Introduction to Malware Analysis

This module offers an exploration of malware analysis, specifically targeting Windows-based threats. The module covers Static Analysis utilizing Linux...

Hard
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Intermediate Network Traffic Analysis

Through network traffic analysis, this module sharpens skills in detecting link layer attacks such as ARP anomalies and rogue access points, identifyi...

Easy
Path Sections 18 Sections
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Detecting Windows Attacks with Splunk

This Hack The Box Academy module is focused on pinpointing attacks on Windows and Active Directory. Utilizing Splunk as the cornerstone for investigat...

Medium
Path Sections 23 Sections
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YARA & Sigma for SOC Analysts

This Hack The Box Academy module covers how to create YARA rules both manually and automatically and apply them to hunt threats on disk, live processe...

Easy
Path Sections 11 Sections
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Introduction to Digital Forensics

Dive into Windows digital forensics with Hack The Box Academy's "Introduction to Digital Forensics" module. Gain mastery over core forensic concepts a...

Medium
Path Sections 8 Sections
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Parameter Logic Bugs

This 'secure coding' module teaches how to identify logic bugs through code review and analysis, and covers three types of logic bugs caused by user i...

Hard
Path Sections 21 Sections

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