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September 9, 2025

Cloud Security Certifications: Top Credentials for Cybersecurity Specialists

Clint Kehr

January 21, 2020

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 199 – Categorization of Information and Information Systems

Categorize systems via FIPS 199, assess risk with threat/vulnerability data, meet FISMA objectives, rate impact of risks, & use Cybrary to keep data secure.

January 21, 2020

A Beginner's Guide to Entropy

A beginner's guide to Shannon entropy: math, compression/encryption, and analyzing binary files. Understand why it matters in info theory.

January 21, 2020

Advanced Google Dorking Commands

Access exposed info using Google search operators such as FTP servers, passwords, cameras & more. Conquer OSINT gathering using master Google Dorks.

January 21, 2020

Simulating A Real Lab Environment for Pen Testing (Part 1)

Create secure lab & practice with VMs to hack following Network+ & CompTIA instructions. Use GNS3 to add/configure routers, switches & firewalls.

January 21, 2020

Using the CUPP Tool to Generate Powerful Password Lists

CUPP helps pentesters/red teamers make custom password lists for security. Learn setup, config, defending w/ password managers & more. Sign up for cyber updates @Cybrary.

January 21, 2020

Remove Users from Your Network Using Airmon-ng

Easily remove someone from your WiFi network--follow tutorial explaining how to use aireplay-ng by their IP/MAC address.

January 21, 2020

Tutorial: SQL injection inside UPDATE query

Discover how to obtain sensitive information from databases by capitalizing on SQLi vulnerabilities using UPDATE queries and Burp Suite.

January 21, 2020

Tutorial: Exploiting MS SQL Server with Metasploit - Fast Track

Learn to attack MS SQL Server w/ Metasploit. Get step-by-step directions to use mssql_ping & brute force, get Meterpreter shell, & more. XP, Software off, IIS/FTP on. Plus comments & Qs for help.

January 21, 2020

Forge and Sniff Packets Using scapy for Python

Learn how to use Scapy, a powerful Python library for packet manipulation & decoding. Install & write scripts to sniff & manipulate net traffic.

January 21, 2020

Python Programming For Hackers (Part 6) - Creating SSH Botnet

Learn to create a basic SSH Botnet in Python. CEHv9 certified professional provides tutorial for hackers and cybersecurity. Perfect for cloud services.

January 21, 2020

How To Crack WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Passwords Using Aircrack-ng

Learn network security testing: Use Aircrack-ng to crack WPA/WPA2 passwords in Kali Linux. Understand airodump-ng, aireplay-ng. Cracking with built-in/custom word lists. Perfect for physical network security.

January 21, 2020

Part 1: Bypass a Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Learn how to stop attackers bypassing WAFs with Ali Tabish's advice on levels of protection and SQL Inj., XSS & Path Traversal techniques.