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The video is a detailed guide for individuals genuinely interested in becoming ethical hackers, such as bug bounty hunters or penetration testers, focusing on a practical, systematic learning path rather than quick fixes. Key recommendations include utilizing resources like "Over The Wire" and "Try Hack Me" for foundational Linux and Windows skills, setting up a Kali Linux virtual machine, and mastering Python for understanding exploits and reading code. Additional steps involve learning basic Bash commands and practicing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities via portswigger.com. The speaker also suggests advanced learning through platforms like Hack The Box and Active Directory training from The Cyber Mentor (TCM). Essential add-ons for a well-rounded learning experience include studying pivoting, proxy chains, and Metasploit, alongside a recommended "Beginner to Advanced Bug Bounty Hunter" course and a comprehensive ethical hacking course available for free on YouTube. These structured steps prepare aspiring ethical hackers for certification and practical application in the field.
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In this segment, the speaker addresses people who are genuinely interested in becoming ethical hackers, such as bug bounty hunters or penetration testers, rather than those looking for a quick two to three-week solution. The speaker criticizes common tutorials that oversimplify the learning process and fail to provide practical guidance. Instead of merely listing skills like Linux, Windows, and privilege escalation, this video aims to show where to learn these skills practically and affordably. Key resources mentioned include “Over The Wire” for free Linux command practice and “Try Hack Me” for in-depth Linux and Windows fundamentals. The importance of setting up a virtual machine with Kali Linux and learning a programming language, specifically Python, is also highlighted as essential steps in the ethical hacking journey.
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In this segment, the speaker emphasizes the importance of learning Python as a foundational step for understanding exploits and reading code. They recommend starting with three introductory YouTube videos on their channel or a comprehensive Udemy course by Dr. Angela Yu for a deeper dive into Python. Next, they suggest learning basic Bash commands, recommending their own 40-minute YouTube video. With proficiency in Python, Linux, and Windows, the speaker advises beginning an ethical hacking journey by practicing the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities on portswigger.com. They recommend a “Beginner to Advanced Bug Bounty Hunter” course for web application testing and their free complete ethical hacking course on YouTube for practical experience with network security. Additional skills such as pivoting, proxy chains, and using Metasploit are mentioned as necessary but not covered in these courses.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of subscribing to ethical hacking training platforms such as Hack The Box for practicing various attacks essential for aspiring penetration testers. They also recommend engaging in Active Directory training, particularly suggesting resources from The Cyber Mentor (TCM), which are highly regarded in the hacking community. The speaker advises learning Active Directory alongside port forwarding and proxy chains before attempting any certification exams. The provided resources and learning paths aim to prepare viewers adequately for their certification journey.