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BEGINNER8 hours

Cyber Security 101

A beginner-first path covering ethics, networking, Linux, web basics, and safe hands-on practice.

Skill outcomes
  • Ethical hacking mindset
  • Networking basics
  • Linux command line
  • Safe lab workflow
Prerequisites
  • No prior cyber knowledge required
Module 1

Ethics and Lab Safety

Learn the rules of legal practice and how controlled labs keep everyone safe.

Start Safe: Your First Lab120 XP

Launch a simulated training machine, read the rules, and submit your first proof token.

Responsible Disclosure Basics100 XP

Understand permission, scope, safe reporting, and why screenshots matter.

Module 2

Networking Basics

Build mental models for IPs, ports, services, DNS, HTTP, and common traffic flows.

Ports, Services and Banners160 XP

Learn how ports map to services and why service banners help defenders and testers.

DNS Detective140 XP

Explore how names become IPs and how DNS records support web infrastructure.