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Career Development

February 3, 2026

What is Pentesting? A Beginner's Guide to Ethical Hacking and Pentesters

Clint Kehr

January 21, 2020

An Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Learn security threat types, attack vectors, hacking phases, controls, laws and standards. Understand info security, threats and hacker types.

January 21, 2020

iOS App Penetration Testing: Cracking SSH Passwords with Hydra

Learn to crack SSH passwords with Hydra in 2014 video. Crack SSH passwords with Hydra using 2014 video tutorial. 100+ chars

January 21, 2020

Information Gathering Using Windows Command-Line

Practical guide to info gathering in Windows using cmd; topics include ping, tracert, nslookup & more. Written by Zyed Nammouchi.

January 21, 2020

Web Application Penetration Testing Checklist – A Detailed Cheat Sheet

Test web apps for vulnerabilities using web app penetration testing to analyze source code.

Building a Security Team

January 21, 2020

Oracle vs SQL Server: Database Differences

Compare Oracle vs SQL Server through hands-on virtual labs. Learn key differences, build skills, and manage enterprise data more effectively.

January 21, 2020

Bruteforce Login-page Using Hydra and Python Script (DVWA)

Learn to bruteforce low, medium and high security with the power of Hydra and Python using the free security app DVWA. Find a script to make sure your online data is protected.

January 21, 2020

How to Pivot the Network (Port-Forwarding/Redirection) - A Hands-On Look

Learn how to subnet, use VirtualBox & port forward with 3 machines and Kali Linux. Step-by-step guide included.

January 21, 2020

An A-Z Index of the Windows CMD Command Lines

An organised list of Windows command lines for beginners; including ADDUSERS, ADMODCMD, ARP, ASSOC and more! Perfect for learning.

January 21, 2020

Tutorial: BlackArch Full Install on USB 3.0

Burn & boot ISO, configure net, use VirtualBox & safety tips. Install BlackArch tools & scripts on USB easily.

January 21, 2020

How to Improve TCP Performance

Adaptive window size manipulation and Next Gen TCP/IP protocols can improve TCP performance in wireless networks. Learn more.

January 21, 2020

Bypassing Windows Password via USB

Bypass Windows passwords with Kon-Boot: Install it on a USB drive, press BIOS key, then have victim's PC. Use command to reset passwords.

January 21, 2020

Hacking with Arduino: Build Your Own USB Payload

Create Ducky devices to emulate keyboards & prevent malicious attacks. When connecting suspicious devices, hold Alt key to prevent typing.