Hacking 101 - A Complete Guide

Ready to start your journey into ethical hacking? In this video, I’ll walk you through Hacking 101 – the complete guide for beginners who want to understand how hacking really works and how to get started the right way. We’ll cover the core concepts of cybersecurity, popular tools like Kali Linux, hacking methodologies, and real-world examples of attacks like reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation. Whether you're aiming for a career in penetration testing or just curious about how hackers think, this video is your all-in-one starter pack. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to move forward in the world of ethical hacking and cybersecurity. 00:00 - Introduction to Ethical Hacking 01:12 - Disclaimer 01:15 - Phase 1: Reconnaissance (Footprinting) 03:25 - Phase 2: Scanning (Enumeration) 07:01 - Phase 3: Gaining Access (Exploitation) 09:11 - Phase 4: Maintaining Access (Persistence) 11:20 - Phase 5: Covering Tracks (Log Cleaning & Obfuscation) 13:19 - Phase 6: Actions on Objectives (The Mission) 15:07 - How to Practice Ethically – Without Breaking the Law 15:59 - Essential Hacker Toolkit (Mini Cheat Sheet) 16:14 - Roadmap to Becoming an Ethical Hacker 17:23 - Final Words & Motivation ****Career Resources**** ❗️ *LEARN ETHICAL HACKING Course* 👉 https://www.skillsbuildtraining.com/courses/learn-ethical-hacking/ To get more of our best content on IT careers and IT certifications, go to https://skillsbuildtraining.com/blog Be sure to leave any questions or comments below! See More Videos and Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQa4HENaBBB29aCMq7uJkqA/ Website: https://skillsbuildtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillsbuildtraining/