Security+ 701 Just Labs The Ultimate Hands-On Bootcamp

What you'll learn
Perform professional network reconnaissance using tools like Nmap, Masscan, Recon-NG, and theHarvester to identify live hosts, open ports, and running services.
Analyze DNS and web footprints with nslookup, dig, dnsenum, and Google Dorking to map a target's online presence safely and legally.
Use vulnerability scanners such as Nessus, Nikto, and wpscan to discover misconfigurations and common CVEs.
Execute web-application attacks in a controlled lab - including SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and Directory Traversal - and understand how to defend against them.
Capture and interpret network traffic with tcpdump and Wireshark to detect intrusions and create Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
Establish and manage shells (reverse, bind, and Meterpreter) using Netcat, Socat, and Metasploit, then stabilize and upgrade sessions.
Crack and audit passwords using John the Ripper, Hashcat, and Hydra to understand authentication weaknesses.
Conduct privilege-escalation exercises on Windows and Linux systems using winPEAS, linPEAS, Mimikatz, and SUID exploitation.
Correlate security events in a SIEM (Splunk or Wazuh) and generate an incident report as part of a Blue-Team response scenario.
Apply Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives hands-on - covering recon, exploitation, detection, and mitigation - to reinforce exam readiness
Requirements
A computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) capable of running VirtualBox or VMware for hands-on labs.
At least 8 GB of RAM and 40 GB of free disk space recommended for virtual machines.
Basic understanding of networking concepts - IP addressing, ports, and protocols (no deep expertise needed).
Familiarity with command-line usage in either Windows PowerShell or Linux terminal will help you follow along smoothly.
Willingness to learn by doing - this course is 100% lab-based with minimal slides.
An ethical mindset - all labs must be performed in the provided isolated environment or your own authorized systems.
Internet connection for downloading lab files, tools, and updates (Kali Linux, Nessus, etc.).
Optional but helpful: a secondary monitor for viewing instructions while working in your virtual machines.
Description
This is a labs-first, practical bootcamp designed to prepare students for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) through hands-on exercises - not slide decks. If you learn by doing, this course puts you in an isolated lab network with realistic targets so you can practice discovery, exploitation, detection and remediation across all major Security+ domains.Inside you'll find 100+ instructor-created labs mapped to SY0-701 objectives: reconnaissance and OSINT (Nmap, Shodan, Google Dorking), vulnerability scanning and web testing (Nikto, Burp, SQLi, XSS), wireless attacks and cracking (aircrack suite), exploitation and shells (netcat, socat, msfvenom, Meterpreter), password attacks and cracking (John, Hashcat), and blue-team workflows (tcpdump/Wireshark packet analysis, Splunk/Wazuh log correlation, incident reporting). Each lab includes a clear objective, step-by-step exercises, and suggested detection/mitigation actions so you learn both offense and defense.What makes this course unique:• Labs are isolated in a controlled environment - safe and legal.• Every lab is mapped to Security+ objectives so you can track exam coverage.• Performance-based capstones and grading rubrics reinforce real job skills.• Blue-team counterpart exercises show how to detect the exact techniques used.Whether you're studying for Security+ SY0-701, transitioning into a SOC role, or beefing up practical pentesting skills, this course accelerates readiness by focusing on the hands-on tasks employers and the exam expect. Enroll now - run the labs, collect the evidence, and build real skills that translate to the exam and the workplace.
Who this course is for
Students preparing for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam who want practical, hands-on reinforcement instead of theory-only study.
IT professionals and network administrators looking to strengthen their real-world security testing and defensive skills.
Aspiring cybersecurity analysts, SOC analysts, or penetration testers who need guided practice in reconnaissance, exploitation, and incident response.
Computer science or IT students seeking a practical introduction to cybersecurity tools and workflows used in the industry.
Instructors or training centers who want a ready-made, labs-only Security+ environment for their learners.
Blue-team and red-team beginners who want to see both attack and defense perspectives in one course.
Career changers transitioning into cybersecurity who prefer hands-on demonstrations over lectures.
Anyone who enjoys learning by doing and wants to build real, job-ready Security+-level skills in a safe, legal lab setup.
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