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Step-by-Step Guide to Learn Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

1. Foundation: Understanding the Basics :

• Learn Networking Basics: Understand how networks function, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and VPNs.
  • Recommended Book: "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach" by Kurose and Ross.
  • Free Resource: Cisco Networking Basics (CCNA-level content).
• Basic Linux Commands: Get comfortable with Linux commands and file structures.
  • Free Resource: Linux Survival
  • YouTube: "Introduction to Linux – Full Course for Beginners" by freeCodeCamp.org.

1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• Understand Ethical Hacking: Learn about the frameworks, rules, and ethics
  • Recommended Book: "Hacking: The Art of Exploitation" by Jon Erickson.
  • Free Resource: "Penetration Testing - A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking" by Georgia Weidman (search for free versions or summaries online).
  • YouTube: "Introduction to Ethical Hacking" by Simplilearn.

1. Learn Kali Linux

• Setup and Basics:
  • Install Kali Linux (dual boot or VM) and explore its tools.
  • Free Resource: Kali Linux Official Documentation.
  • YouTube: "Complete Kali Linux Tutorial" by HackerSploit.
• Learn Key Tools:
  • Tools like Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and Aircrack-ng.

1. Start Practicing

• Beginner-Friendly Practice Platforms:
  • TryHackMe (tryhackme.com): Guided exercises for beginners.
  • Hack The Box (hackthebox.com): Intermediate and advanced challenges.
• Build a Lab Environment: Use virtual machines with vulnerable software (e.g., Metasploitable).

1. Advance to Web Application Security

• Study web application hacking: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.
  • Recommended Book: "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard.
  • Free Resource: OWASP Official Guides (owasp.org).
• Practice on platforms like PortSwigger's Web Security Academy (portswigger.net/web-security).

1. Dive Deeper into Specialized Areas

• Wireless Network Security: Tools like Aircrack-ng.
• Exploit Development: Learn scripting languages like Python, and study assembly and buffer overflows.
  • Recommended Book: "The Shellcoder's Handbook" by Chris Anley et al.
• Forensics: Explore tools like Autopsy.

1. Certifications (Optional)

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Best Books for Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

1. "Hacking: The Art of Exploitation" by Jon Erickson.
2. "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard.
3. "Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking" by Georgia Weidman.
4. "The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing" by Patrick Engebretson.

Free Books and Download Links

• Hacking Tutorials and Guides: Hacking PDFs Archive (Find free Linux and hacking resources).
• Linux Command Line: Linux Command Guide PDF.

Best YouTube Channels for Tutorials

• HackerSploit: Beginner to advanced ethical hacking guides.
• The Cyber Mentor: In-depth penetration testing and OSCP preparation.
• NetworkChuck: Networking and ethical hacking for beginners.
• Null Byte - Cyber Security for Hackers: Tutorials on Kali Linux tools.

Practice Platforms

• TryHackMe
• Hack The Box
• Dark-Moon: open source (GPL-3.0) autonomous AI pentest platform, self-hosted, to train safely on legal labs (OWASP Juice Shop, DVWA, kubernetes-goat, Hack The Box); covers web, API, Active Directory and Kubernetes.
• OverTheWire

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