2023 Roadmap to Master Hacker
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This is your path to becoming a master hacker. From zero to getting the skills you need to be successful.
// MENU //
00:00 - Coming up
00:43 - Top skills for hacking
01:34 - The Hacker Mindset
01:49 - Analytical/Problem Solving Skills // Be creative
05:34 - Persistence // Never give up
08:50 - CompTIA A+ and basic computer skills
09:21 - Networking skills // CompTIA Network+ and virtualisation
09:47 - Linux // CompTIA Linux+
10:18 - Virtualization
12:02 - Basic Wireshark knowledge // Practical Packet Analysis
13:48 - Security concepts and technologies // CompTIA Security+ and Hackers Arise Security+ Training
15:48 - Scripting skills // Python and GO
17:40 - Database skills // SQL injection
19:04 - Web application skills
19:57 - Forensics background // Understanding what you leave behind
21:28 - Learn more on Hackers Arise
22:35 - Cryptography skills
23:42 - Conclusion
// Videos mentioned //
Top hacking books: https://youtu.be/trPJaCGBbKU
Wireshark with Chris Greer: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhfrWIlLOoKO8522T1OAhR5Bb2mD6Qy_l
Vickie Li Bug Bounty Bootcamp: https://youtu.be/QqrK294l_oI
// BOOKS //
- Linux basics for hackers by Occupy the Web: https://amzn.to/3A2oJM1
- Gray Hat Hacking Sixth Edition, The Ethical Hacker’s Handbook by Various Authors: https://amzn.to/3TkI0Pr
- This is how they tell me the world ends by Nicole Perlroth: https://amzn.to/3NWj3st
- Hands on Hacking by Matthew Hickey and Jennifer Arcuri: https://amzn.to/3WImAia
- Penetration Testing by Georgia Weidman: https://amzn.to/3UL1i1D
- The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy (social engineering): https://amzn.to/3UssbaM
- Getting started becoming a master hacker by Occupy the Web: https://amzn.to/3EmguNa
- Black Hat Python by Justin Seitz and Tim Arnold: https://amzn.to/3yQIdTD
- Hacking Connected Cars by Alissa Knight: https://amzn.to/3G5cRN5
- Hacking: The Art of Exploitation by Jon Erickson: https://amzn.to/3ElVhTI
- The Pentester Blueprint by Phillip L. Wylie and Kim C
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HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 2 : DNS Interception using OpenFlow
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HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 3 - Lab Setup using Physical Switches
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HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 4 - Demo of malicious websites blocked
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HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 5 - Demo OpenFlow table interception flows
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HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 6 - Demo of Physical Switch configuration
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HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 7 - Demo Service Insertion Tunnel / GRE Tunnel
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HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 8 - Demo SDN OpenFlow Reporting
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HPE Network Protector SDN Application Part 9 - Demo switches interception of DNS traffic
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CCNA #018: Routing exam questions: Who wins? OSPF, EIGRP or RIP? Sure? CCNA 200-125 exam
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CCNA #019: Spanning Tree CCNA Exam Questions: Root Bridge, Root Port and more: CCNA 200-125 exam
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GNS3 Download, installation and configuration - GNS3 1.5.3 and Windows 10
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CCNA #023 EIGRP Neighbor Troubleshooting (DUAL Issues) for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
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GNS3 2.0 Architecture and schema Part 1: What is the GNS3 Controller?
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GNS3 2.0 Architecture and schema Part 2: Emulators and virtualization
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CCNA #028 VTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
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CCNA #029 VTP & DTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
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CCNA #030 VTP Troubleshooting for the CCNA 200-125 Exam
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GNS3 switching setup and options: Cisco and other switching options in GNS3
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GNS3 switching setup and options Part 2: GNS3 unmanaged built-in switch
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GNS3 switching setup and options Part 3: Router on a sick with GNS3 unmanaged built-in switch
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GNS3 switching setup and options Part 4: Etherswitch Router for Cisco Dynamips Part 1
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GNS3 switching setup and options Part 5: Etherswitch Router for Cisco Dynamips Part 2
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GNS3 switching setup and options Part 6: Etherswitch, Wireshark, 802.1Q, InterVLAN routing
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GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 1: GNS3 Switching Part 7
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GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 2: GNS3 Switching Part 8
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GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 3: GNS3 Switching Part 9
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GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 4: GNS3 Switching Part 10
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GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 5: GNS3 Switching Part 11
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GNS3 Nexus (NX-OSv) switch setup and configuration Part 1: GNS3 switching options Part 12
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GNS3 Nexus (NX-OSv) switch setup and configuration Part 2: GNS3 switching options Part 13
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GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 6: GNS3 Switching Part 14
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GNS3 Talks: Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN and OpenFlow Part 7: GNS3 Switching Part 15
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GNS3 Cisco CSR 1000v setup and configuration Part 1: GNS3 NFV
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GNS3 Cisco CSR 1000v setup and configuration Part 2: GNS3 NFV
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GNS3 Talks: Use the NAT node to connect GNS3 to the Internet easily!
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GNS3 Talks: GNS3 2.0 RC1 is now available
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GNS3 Talks: GNS3 2.0 Portable Projects - easily export and import GNS3 projects
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GNS3 Talks: Multiple clients sharing projects in real time, plus console session shadowing!
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CCNA #035 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 1 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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CCNA #036 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 2 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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GNS3 Talks: ESXi, GNS3 VM and KVM support Part 1: leverage servers and the cloud
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CCNA #037 OSPF Troubleshooting - can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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GNS3 Talks: ESXi, GNS3 VM and KVM support Part 2: leverage servers and the cloud
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CCNA #038 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 3 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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CCNA #039 - OSPF DR, BR and DROTHER Election - do you know the answers?
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CCNA #040 NAT Troubleshooting Scenario 4 - Can you find the issue? CCNA Exam 200-125 troubleshooting
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CCNA #041 - OSPF DR, BR and DROTHER Election - do you know the answers?
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GNS3 Talks: Arista vEOS GNS3 import and configuration Part 2
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Chapters (18)
Coming up
0:43
Top skills for hacking
1:34
The Hacker Mindset
1:49
Analytical/Problem Solving Skills // Be creative
5:34
Persistence // Never give up
8:50
CompTIA A+ and basic computer skills
9:21
Networking skills // CompTIA Network+ and virtualisation
9:47
Linux // CompTIA Linux+
10:18
Virtualization
12:02
Basic Wireshark knowledge // Practical Packet Analysis
13:48
Security concepts and technologies // CompTIA Security+ and Hackers Arise Secu
15:48
Scripting skills // Python and GO
17:40
Database skills // SQL injection
19:04
Web application skills
19:57
Forensics background // Understanding what you leave behind
21:28
Learn more on Hackers Arise
22:35
Cryptography skills
23:42
Conclusion
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