Exploit Development Essentials
Difficulty
Exploit Development Essentials introduces the core tools and techniques used to build exploits. Learners study assembly for Intel and ARM, use debugging and analysis tools like WinDbg and IDA, and practice scripting with Python and Bash. This Learning Path also covers binary analysis, C basics, and how programs handle data and control flow.
22
modules
330
hours of content
7
real-world skills
Learning Objectives
- Understand core Linux and Windows operating system concepts
- Automate tasks and troubleshooting with Bash and Python scripting
- Read and write ARM and x86-64 assembly for low-level understanding
- Debug and analyze binaries using tools like WinDbg and IDA
- Understand the PE file format and its role in exploit development
- Learn C programming fundamentals, including user input and basic logic
- Apply exploit development techniques through binary and control flow analysis
Who is it for?
- IT professionals seeking to enhance their cybersecurity skillset
- Aspiring cybersecurity professionals with a foundation in programming
- Learners who want a deeper understanding of exploit development
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