
The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course
Become a certified cyber security professional learning pentesting and privilege escalation techniques
Created by Atil Samancioglu, Codestars By Rob Percival
Explore the world of ethical hacking by learning how to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in both Linux and Windows systems. Gain hands-on experience with real-world pentesting scenarios and master the techniques needed for privilege escalation. Build your skills to prepare for industry certifications and advance your cybersecurity career.
Packt | May 2021 | 736 min
What You Will Learn
You will work through practical scenarios using vulnerable machines from popular platforms like VulnHub, TryHackMe, and HackTheBox. Each topic is explained with a mix of theory and hands-on exercises, so you can apply what you learn right away. By practicing on both Linux and Windows targets, you will develop a well-rounded skill set for real-world pentesting.
Key Features
- Master privilege escalation techniques for both Linux and Windows environments
- Solve real-world CTF challenges to sharpen your practical pentesting skills
- Understand and exploit common vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools and methods
Target Audience
This course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers who already have a foundation in cybersecurity and Python. If you are preparing for certifications like OSCP or want to deepen your pentesting and privilege escalation skills, you will benefit most. Make sure you have access to a Kali Linux setup and a HackTheBox membership for the Windows sections.





