Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Udemy

The Beginners Guide to Practical Cyber Hacking Skills

via Udemy

Overview

Learn real world practical and theoretical cybersecurity skills to prepare you for any career in cyber security

What you'll learn:
  • How to work with the Kali Linux operating system
  • How to work with NMAP network scanner
  • Understand the key principles of cybersecurity
  • How to create a cloned LinkedIn website
  • How to craft a Phishing email
  • Understand the Hacking methodology
  • Develop a strong foundation in Networking principles & technologies
  • How to calculate hash values with powershell
  • How to setup hashcat
  • How to perform brute force attacks
  • Understand the OWASP top 10
  • Develop a core understanding of how websites & databases work
  • How to crawl, audit websites & generate reports with Burpsuite
  • Perform information gathering with Maltego

Bootcamp-style learning for real-world cyber readiness

You don’t need a degree to break into cybersecurity, you need real skills. This course cuts through the noise and gives you hands-on training with the tools professionals use every day. Whether you’re brand new to the field or switching from IT, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how attacks happen and how to stop them.

What You’ll Learn

  • Master Kali Linux and virtualization tools for hands-on practice

  • Use Nmap confidently for network scanning and vulnerability discovery

  • Internalize core cybersecurity principles like access control and the CIA triad

  • Build a phishing toolkit: clone a LinkedIn site and craft realistic phishing emails

  • Solidify networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, NAT, ports, protocols, and more

  • Crack hashes and run brute-force attacks using PowerShell and Hashcat

  • Audit web apps with BurpSuite—crawl, test, and generate security reports

  • Gather intelligence using Maltego and social engineering techniques

  • Walk through incident response basics—plan for disaster recovery and data management

Why This Course Works

  • Truly hands-on—you’ll use real tools, not just slides

  • Covers broad attack and defense techniques—penetration, web audits, hashing, OSINT, and more

  • Taught by a proven instructor with thousands of students and a high satisfaction rating

Who Should Enroll

  • Beginners aiming to build a practical cybersecurity foundation

  • Career switchers or IT pros who want familiar hands-on exposure

  • Anyone preparing for a cyber role or building a demo portfolio

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • Real skills in powerful tools: Kali Linux, Nmap, Hashcat, BurpSuite, Maltego, PowerShell

  • A solid understanding of how hackers think—and how to stop them

  • Confidence in handling phishing attacks, web audits, network scanning, and incident response

  • A toolkit you can prove and present—ready for work tests, interviews, or projects

Bottom Line

This course isn’t about theory as it’s about doing. Build real cyber skills from the ground up using the same tools that professionals rely on. Ready to start hacking defensively? This is your launchpad.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to the Course
  • Cyber Security Principles
  • Threats and Attacks Revisited
  • Virtualization & Kali Linux
  • Phishing
  • Network Security
  • NMAP - The Ultimate Network Scanner
  • Passwords, Hashes & Brute Force Attacks
  • Websites & Web Security
  • Reconaissance
  • Cyber Management, Incident Response & Auditing
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Alexander Oni

Reviews

4.6 rating at Udemy based on 469 ratings

Start your review of The Beginners Guide to Practical Cyber Hacking Skills

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.