Initial Access, Execution, and Persistence Course

Learn some of the techniques attackers use to gain initial access to a system, execute code, and gain persistence.

3 hours, 28 minutes

Course description

Get hands-on experience with some of the methods used to gain initial access to a system, execute code, and gain persistence. Learn how to implant a trojanized binary, hide a reverse shell in start-up folders and files, pivot between networks, and more.

Syllabus

MITRE ova

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The MITRE ova needed for this lab set.
Lab 3 - More Persistence Techniques Lab Guide

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Learn even more techniques that combine persistence, access, and execution in a hands-on lab.
Persistence Techniques Lab Guide

File - 00:10:00
Learn techniques that combine persistence, access, and execution in a hands-on lab.
Lab 1 - Pivoting Lab Guide

File - 00:10:00
Learn how to pivot between multiple networks in a hands-on environment.
Lab 3 - More Persistence Techniques Walkthrough

Video - 00:20:00
Video walkthrough for the More Persistence Techniques lab.
Lab 2 - Persistence Techniques Walkthrough

Video - 00:22:00
Video walkthrough for the Persistence Techniques lab.
Lab 1 - Pivoting Walkthrough

Video - 00:16:00
Video walkthrough for the Pivoting lab.

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