What You’ll Learn

• Core cybersecurity concepts, common attack categories, and how to defend against them
• Safe lab setup and basic network diagnostics on Windows & Linux
• Intro to reconnaissance, cryptography, social engineering awareness, and web security basics
• Hands-on awareness with tools and methods used by professionals—strictly for ethical purposes

Course Syllabus (Topics)

1. Introduction
2. Hacking Basics FAQ
3. Different Types Of Hacking Attacks
4. Basics Guide For Windows Users
5. IP Address & IP Address Types
6. About Port & Port Forwarding
7. Hacking Lab Setup
8. Hide System's IP (Privacy & Safety Concepts)
9. Linux Basics Command
10. Nmap (Network Mapper)
11. Find IP Address Of Device
12. Network Scanning Using Windows & Linux
13. CCTV Camera Security & Hardening Awareness
14. Trace IP Address (Attribution Basics)
15. Information Gathering (OSINT Fundamentals)
16. Metasploit (Awareness & Safe Use Concepts)
17. Cryptography (Basics)
18. Social Engineering (Defense & Awareness)
19. Phishing Attack (Detection & Prevention)
20. Bruteforce Attack (Risks & Mitigations)
21. Dictionary Attack (Risks & Mitigations)
22. Steganography (Concepts)
23. Keylogger Attack (Detection & Defense)
24. DoS Attack (Resilience & Protection)
25. Ransomware Attack (Response & Hardening)
26. Reverse Engineering (Intro)
27. Android Phone Security Over IP (Defense Focus)
28. Android RAT Awareness (Detection & Defense)
29. Network Hacking With Linux (Ethical Lab Practices)
30. Computer Hacking (Defense & Hardening)
31. SQL Injection (Testing & Prevention Fundamentals)
32. Website Security (Intro to Common Web Vulnerabilities)

Minimum System Requirements

• Windows 8 / 10 / 11
• 4 GB RAM
• 250 GB HDD or SSD space
• Intel i3 (4th Gen) or newer processor
• Android phone
• Skill level: Beginner

Who Is This For?

• Students and beginners starting their cybersecurity journey
• IT enthusiasts who want to understand attacks to better defend systems
• Professionals seeking a structured refresher on fundamentals

🔴 Disclaimer

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Please regard “hacking” as ethical hacking throughout. All demonstrations are performed on our own systems, servers, routers, and websites in a controlled lab. No illegal activity is shown or condoned. The sole purpose is to raise cybersecurity awareness and help viewers learn how to defend themselves and their organizations.

Cyber Octopus is not responsible for any misuse of the information provided. Always obtain proper written authorization before testing any system you do not own.

Get Started

• Prepare your system as per the requirements above
• Create a safe, isolated lab environment before experimenting
• Follow local laws and organizational policies at all times

Stay ethical. Stay safe. Strengthen defenses.