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The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals
Develop a proactive cybersecurity mindset and skills based on real-world threats and attack techniques.
- Practice in 15 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 12 Interactive Lessons and 69 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 193 Practice Test Questions
Expert Self-paced · 1 year access
15 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
12Interactive Lessons
69Topics
15LiveLab
193Practice Test Questions
60Flashcards
60Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Ever wondered what it’s like to think like an attacker? Our Art of Cyber Attack course gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the field of cybersecurity. You’ll learn everything from threat hunting to penetration testing, all without breaking any laws. We’ll teach you how to spot vulnerabilities in systems, understand the psychology behind attacks, and even create your own defense strategies.
- Access and penetrate systems to simulate attacks and identify weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors
- Hack ethically to gain a deeper understanding of attacker techniques and develop effective defense strategies
- Engineer socially to understand how attackers manipulate people to gain unauthorized access
- Analyze malware to understand its functionality, behavior, and potential impact
- Investigate digital evidence to uncover cybercrimes and gather evidence for legal proceedings
- Respond to incidents effectively to minimize damage and restore systems
- Script automation using languages like Python or Bash to streamline tasks and create custom tools
- Master networking protocols such as TCP/IP and HTTP to analyze network traffic and identify anomalies
- Manage databases using SQL to extract and manipulate data for analysis
Course Highlights
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12 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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15 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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193 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
12 Interactive Lessons · 69 topics01 Introduction 2 topics +
- Who Is This Course For?
- What This Course Covers
02 What Is the Attacker Mindset? 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Using the Mindset
- The Attacker and the Mindset
- AMs Is a Needed Set of Skills
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Offensive vs. Defensive Attacker Mindset 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- The Offensive Attacker Mindset
- Defensive Attacker Mindset
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 The Attacker Mindset Framework 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Development
- Ethics
- Social Engineering and Security
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 The Laws 5 topics +
- Law 1: Start with the End in Mind
- Law 2: Gather, Weaponize, and Leverage Information
- Law 3: Never Break Pretext
- Law 4: Every Move Made Benefits the Objective
- Summary
06 Curiosity, Persistence, and Agility 6 topics +
- Curiosity
- The Exercise: Part 1
- The Exercise: Part 2
- Persistence
- Skills and Common Sense
- Summary
07 Information Processing: Observation and Thinking Techniques 15 topics +
- Your Brain vs. Your Observation
- Observation vs. Heuristics
- Observation vs. Intuition
- Observing People
- Observation Exercise
- AMs and Observation
- Tying It All Together
- Critical and Nonlinear Thinking
- Vector vs. Arc
- Education and Critical Thinking
- Workplace Critical Thinking
- Critical Thinking and Other Psychological Constructs
- Nonlinear Thinking
- Tying Them Together
- Summary
08 Information Processing in Practice 6 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Reconnaissance
- Recon: Passive
- Recon: Active
- OSINT
- Signal vs. Noise
- Summary
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Attack Strategy 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Attacks in Action
- Strategic Environment
- The Necessity of Engagement and Winning
- The Attack Surface
- AMs Applied to the Attack Vectors
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Psychology in Attacks 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Setting The Scene: Why Psychology Matters
- Ego Suspension, Humility & Asking for Help
- Introducing the Target-Attacker Window Model
- Target Psychology
- Thin-Slice Assessments
- Default to Truth
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Staying Protected—The Individual 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Attacker Mindset for Ordinary People
- Behavioral Security
- Amygdala Hijacking
- Analyze Your Attack Surface
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Staying Protected—The Business 6 topics +
- Testing and Red Teams
- The Complex Policy
- Antifragile
- The Full Spectrum of Crises
- Final Thoughts
- Summary
Hands-On Labs Our edge
15 LiveLabs- Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
- Using the NsLookup Tool
- Using theHarvester
- Using a Social Engineering Technique
- Using Recon-ng
- Performing Passive Reconnaissance
- Performing Active Reconnaissance
- Footprinting a Website
- Displaying Metadata Information
- Using Anti-Phishing Tools
- Performing a Phishing Attack
- Gathering OSINT
- Performing a Spoofing Attack
- Creating a VPN Connection
- Analyzing Pwned Passwords
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is the attacker mindset, and why is it important for cybersecurity professionals?+
The attacker mindset is the ability to think like a hacker and understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers. Cybersecurity professionals need to anticipate threats, identify vulnerabilities, and develop effective defense & offensive security training strategies.
Is this course suitable for beginners or does it require prior cybersecurity knowledge?+
The cyber attack strategies course is designed to be accessible to individuals with varying levels of cybersecurity experience. While some prior knowledge might be beneficial, the course will provide the necessary foundation for understanding ethical hacking.
Will this course help me get a job in cybersecurity?+
Yes, acquiring hacking techniques for security professionals from this course can enhance your job prospects in the cybersecurity field.
Which certifications can I register for after completing this course?+
The course may prepare you for various cybersecurity certifications, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE).
What career paths are available after completing this course?+
Potential career paths include cybersecurity analyst, penetration tester, ethical hacker, security engineer, and information security manager.
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