Not Your Basic Witch When people hear the word "witch," certain images may come to mind: a woman with a pointy hat, a broomstick, and a black cat. However, the reality is that witches come in all shapes and sizes, and are not bound to these outdated stereotypes. A witch is someone who practices witchcraft, which can involve a range of spiritual and magical practices. These practices can vary greatly from person to person, highlighting the diverse nature of modern witchcraft. In recent years, there has been a resurgence in interest in witchcraft and spirituality. More and more people are embracing their inner witch and exploring various magical traditions.
More and more people are embracing their inner witch and exploring various magical traditions. This has led to the rise of a new generation of witches who are redefining what it means to be a witch. This "not your basic witch" movement is about embracing individuality and breaking free from the limitations of traditional witchcraft.
Practical Ethical Hacking
Learn how to hack like a pro by a pro. 25 hours of up to date practical hacking techniques with absolutely no filler.
Course Overview
Welcome to this course on Practical Ethical Hacking . To enjoy this course, you need nothing but a positive attitude and a desire to learn. No prior hacking knowledge is required.
In this course, you will learn the practical side of ethical hacking. Too many courses teach students tools and concepts that are never used in the real world. In this course, we will focus only on tools and topics that will make you successful as an ethical hacker. The course is incredibly hands on and will cover many foundational topics.
Requirements:
- Basic IT knowledge
- For Mid-Course Capstone: A minimum of 12GB of RAM is suggested.
- For Wireless Hacking: A wireless adapter that supports monitor mode (links provided in course).
- For Active Directory Lab Build: A minimum of 16GB of RAM is suggested. Students can still participate in the course, but may experience slow lab environments.
In this course, we will cover:
- A Day in the Life of an Ethical Hacker . What does an ethical hacker do on a day to day basis? How much can he or she make? What type of assessments might an ethical hacker perform? These questions and more will be answered.
- Effective Notekeeping. An ethical hacker is only as good as the notes he or she keeps. We will discuss the important tools you can use to keep notes and be successful in the course and in the field.
- Networking Refresher. This section focuses on the concepts of computer networking. We will discuss common ports and protocols, the OSI model, subnetting, and even walk through a network build with using Cisco CLI.
- Introductory Linux. Every good ethical hacker knows their way around Linux. This section will introduce you to the basics of Linux and ramp up into building out Bash scripts to automate tasks as the course develops.
- Introductory Python. Most ethical hackers are proficient in a programming language. This section will introduce you to one of the most commonly used languages among ethical hackers, Python. You'll learn the ins and outs of Python 3 and by the end, you'll be building your own port scanner and writing exploits in Python.
- Hacking Methodology. This section overviews the five stages of hacking, which we will dive deeper into as the course progresses.
- Reconnaissance and Information Gathering. You'll learn how to dig up information on a client using open source intelligence. Better yet, you'll learn how to extract breached credentials from databases to perform credential stuffing attacks, hunt down subdomains during client engagements, and gather information with Burp Suite.
- Scanning and Enumeration. One of the most important topics in ethical hacking is the art of enumeration. You'll learn how to hunt down open ports, research for potential vulnerabilities, and learn an assortment of tools needed to perform quality enumeration.
- Exploitation Basics. Here, you'll exploit your first machine! We'll learn how to use Metasploit to gain access to machines, how to perform manual exploitation using coding, perform brute force and password spraying attacks, and much more.
- Mid-Course Capstone. This section takes everything you have learned so far and challenges you with 10 vulnerable boxes that order in increasing difficulty. You'll learn how an attacker thinks and learn new tools and thought processes along the way. Do you have what it takes?
- Exploit Development. This section discusses the topics of buffer overflows. You will manually write your own code to exploit a vulnerable program and dive deep into registers to understand how overflows work. This section includes custom script writing with Python 3.
- Active Directory. Did you know that 95% of the Fortune 1000 companies run Active Directory in their environments? Due to this, Active Directory penetration testing is one of the most important topics you should learn and one of the least taught. The Active Directory portion of the course focuses on several topics. You will build out your own Active Directory lab and learn how to exploit it. Attacks include, but are not limited to: LLMNR poisoning, SMB relays, IPv6 DNS takeovers, pass-the-hash/pass-the-password, token impersonation, kerberoasting, GPP attacks, golden ticket attacks, and much more. You'll also learn important tools like mimikatz, Bloodhound, and PowerView. This is not a section to miss!
- Post Exploitation. The fourth and fifth stages of ethical hacking are covered here. What do we do once we have exploited a machine? How do we transfer files? How do we pivot? What are the best practices for maintaining access and cleaning up?
- Web Application Penetration Testing. In this section, we revisit the art of enumeration and are introduced to several new tools that will make the process easier. You will also learn how to automate these tools utilize Bash scripting. After the enumeration section, the course dives into the OWASP Top 10. We will discuss attacks and defenses for each of the top 10 and perform walkthroughs using vulnerable web applications. Topics include: SQL Injection, Broken Authentication, Sensitive Data Exposure, XML External Entities (XXE), Broken Access Control, Security Misconfigurations, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Insecure Deserialization, Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities, and Insufficient Logging and Monitoring
- Wireless Attacks. Here, you will learn how to perform wireless attacks against WPA2 and compromise a wireless network in under 5 minutes.
- Legal Documentation and Report Writing. A topic that is hardly ever covered, we will dive into the legal documents you may encounter as a penetration tester, including Statements of Work, Rules of Engagement, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Master Service Agreements. We will also discuss report writing. You will be provided a sample report as well as walked through a report from an actual client assessment.
- Career Advice. The course wraps up with career advice and tips for finding a job in the field.
At the end of this course, you will have a deep understanding of external and internal network penetration testing, wireless penetration testing, and web application penetration testing. All lessons taught are from a real-world experience and what has been encountered on actual engagements in the field.
Note: This course has been created for educational purposes only. All attacks shown were done so with given permission. Please do not attack a host unless you have permission to do so.
Questions & Answers Team Availability and Rules
The Q&A team responds to most questions within 2 business days. Specific Q&A rules are as follows:
1. Please encourage each other and help each other out. The support team is here to help, but are not staffed 24/7.
2. Support assistance will only be provided for course related material only. If you are using a tool or method in your labs that is not taught in the course, it is better asked in Discord on an appropriate channel outside of #course-chat.
3. Avoid spoilers for the mid-course capstone. If you are assisting another user or asking a question related to this section, please try to not provide direct answers/solutions.
4. Be kind to others and be patient. This field consists of patience, self-motivation, self-determination, and lots of Googling. Do not demand help or expect answers. That mindset will not take you far in your career.
Ty Atkin
"Most outstanding. There is no better course on this topic. After completing this course I crushed 3 different Red Team interviews and received two offers. Heath is the BEST mentor and teacher. So grateful he took the time to put this together. It unlocked an entirely new world in my career. Thanks Heath!"
Azeer Esmail
"It was such a pleasure learning from Heath, he has the skill, experience and right attitude to teach. I've been looking around for some time for such a comprehensive Pen-testing course, and I'm very happy I landed on this one. Thanks Heath! Keep giving from the heart!"
Mike Roberts
"Even as a veteran and IT business owner this was the most helpful and well polished course I've ever taken to further advance my security knowledge. Thank you Heath for putting so much time and passion into this."
Questions & Answers Team Availability and Rules
These witches are reclaiming their power and using it to create positive change in their lives and communities. Not your basic witches may not conform to the stereotypical image of a witch, but that does not make their practices any less valid. They may draw inspiration from various traditions, such as Wicca, Hoodoo, or Green Witchcraft, and blend them together to create their unique spiritual path. These witches are also making a conscious effort to be inclusive and welcoming to all. They reject any form of discrimination or exclusion, and actively work towards creating safe spaces for marginalized communities within the witchcraft community. Moreover, not your basic witches are known for their ethical practices. They prioritize the well-being of themselves and others, and use their magic for healing, protection, and personal growth. Their intentions are rooted in love and respect for the natural world and all its inhabitants. In conclusion, the image of a witch is evolving, and the "not your basic witch" movement is at the forefront of this shift. These witches are breaking free from outdated stereotypes and embracing their individuality and power. They are creating a more inclusive and ethical witchcraft community, built on love and respect. So, the next time you think of a witch, remember that they are not your basic witch - they are so much more..
Reviews for "Defying the Norm: Non-Traditional Witchcraft Practices"
1. Jane - 2/5 stars - "I had high hopes for 'Not your basic witch' based on the premise, but I was deeply disappointed. The characters lacked depth and their actions often felt forced and unnatural. The world-building was insufficient and left many plot holes unanswered. Overall, the story fell flat and failed to engage me emotionally. It's safe to say that this book was not my cup of tea."
2. Mike - 1/5 stars - "I found 'Not your basic witch' to be tedious and predictable. The storyline was incredibly clichéd, with the protagonist following all the typical 'chosen one' tropes. The writing style was also lackluster, lacking in descriptive language and failing to bring the magical elements to life. I struggled to finish this book and would not recommend it to anyone in search of a fresh and original witch fiction."
3. Laura - 2/5 stars - "I was excited to read 'Not your basic witch' as I'm a fan of the genre, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The pacing was uneven, with long stretches of boredom followed by rushed and chaotic action scenes. The main character felt whiny and irritating, and the romance subplot felt forced and unnecessary. Overall, I was disengaged from the story and felt it could have been much better with more careful editing and character development."
4. Tom - 3/5 stars - "While 'Not your basic witch' had some interesting ideas, it ultimately fell short for me. The plot was intriguing, but the execution left me wanting more. The pacing was inconsistent, with moments of intense action followed by long stretches of mundane dialogue. Additionally, the supporting characters were underdeveloped and lacked distinct personalities. Although there were some enjoyable aspects, I was left feeling unsatisfied by the book overall."