Module 1: Introduction to WEB-200

Secrets of Success with WEB-200

Think Offensively to Improve Defense

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.

― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Adopt a Growth Mindset

Be flexible, continue learning. Don't get stuck in your ways because the way you know it is the end-all be-all. Don't let yourself or your skills wither away because you're comfortable.

Try Harder

Don't give up. If you get stuck, sometimes a break is needed but it doesn't mean you should quit. Dig deeper and try again. Real life doesn't provide "free hints" when you get stuck, you either dig in and keep trying or you get left behind.

Collect Data and Do Your Research

When you get lost in the sauce or don't understand something, identify the important information and do research to learn.

Introduction to Security Concepts

The CIA Triad

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

Other Security Principles

Least Privilege, Open Security, Defense in Depth.

Getting Started With WEB-200

The Course Structure

Same as most every other course by OffSec.

Lab Overview

Just talking about the labs.

Connecting to the VPN

Run openvpn on the file.

Disconnecting from the VPN

Kill the process.

Conclusion

Basic information.