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Start Hacking Today (For Beginners)

120-minute Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of ethical hacking, explore essential tools and techniques, and gain hands-on experience to kickstart your journey in cybersecurity.

Deep Dive session

Timetable

2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday 25th

Room

Room D5 - Track 8: Security Testing Deep Dive

Security Testing

Audience

Beginners, cybersecurity enthusiasts, ethical hacking students.

Required

Windows Laptop, Internet connection, Software: Kali Linux OS + Vmware Workstation Pro

Key-Learnings

  • Set up the ultimate Kali Linux hacking machine for penetration testing and ethical hacking.
  • Hands-on experience with basic hacking tools and techniques.
  • Learn the fundamentals of solving Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges to develop real-world hacking skills.

The Ultimate Hacking Bootcamp For Beginners

Ethical hacking is a critical skill in today’s cybersecurity landscape. This hands-on workshop introduces beginners to essential hacking tools and techniques using Kali Linux. Participants will learn how to set up their hacking environment, navigate CTF challenges, and apply real-world cybersecurity concepts. Whether you’re a student, IT professional, or cybersecurity enthusiast, this workshop will give you a strong foundation in ethical hacking.

There are no strict prerequisites for this workshop.

To save a lot of time during the workshop, participants are highly encouraged to download and extract the following files in advance:

- Kali Linux VMware Image (2024.4): https://cdimage.kali.org/kali-2024.4/kali-linux-2024.4-vmware-amd64.7z
- VMware Workstation (17.5.2 for Windows): https://softwareupdate.vmware.com/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/17.5.2/23775571/windows/core/

Bringing a Windows laptop is recommended.

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