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Cyber Security 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Ethical Hacking

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Want to learn hacking but don’t know where to start? This book is for you!

Cybersecurity is one of the hottest and most in-demand fields, but breaking into it can feel overwhelming. If you've ever wanted to learn ethical hacking, penetration testing, or how real-world hackers operate, but don’t know where to begin—this is the perfect starting point.

Cyber Security 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Ethical Hacking is the first book in the Red The Ultimate Zero to Hero Guide series —a comprehensive cybersecurity journey that takes you from beginner to expert. In this book, you’ll go from zero knowledge to understanding the fundamentals of hacking, cybersecurity tools, and real-world attack techniques.

What You’ll Learn in This What is Cybersecurity? – Understand the basics of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and why security matters in today’s digital world.Hacker Mindset & Methodologies – Learn how hackers think, plan, and execute attacks, so you can defend against them.Essential Hacking Tools & Techniques – Get hands-on with Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nmap, and more.Understanding Networks & Wi-Fi Hacking – Learn how hackers break into networks and how to secure them.Web Application Hacking – Explore common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and broken authentication.Password Cracking & Social Engineering – Discover how attackers steal passwords and manipulate human behavior to gain access.Defensive Security & Cyber Hygiene – Learn how to secure your systems, prevent attacks, and stay safe online.Path to a Cybersecurity Career – Find out how to get started in cybersecurity, what certifications to pursue, and how to land your first job.
Part of the Red The Ultimate Zero to Hero Guide Series

This book is just the beginning of your cybersecurity journey. Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals, continue Book 2 – Mastering Ethical From Basics to Bug Bounty – Dive deeper into penetration testing, bug bounty hunting, and advanced attack techniques.Book 3 – Exploitation & Privilege Breaking into Systems – Learn how hackers exploit systems, escalate privileges, and gain deeper access.Book 4 – Hacking Active Attacking Enterprise Networks – Master corporate network hacking and Active Directory attacks.Book 5 – Red Team Initial Access & Exploitation – Step into real-world red teaming tactics and stealthy initial access.
And much more! Each book builds upon the last, guiding you through ethical hacking, red teaming, and advanced cybersecurity strategies.

Why This Book?Beginner-Friendly – No prior experience needed! Everything is explained in a simple, easy-to-understand way.Hands-On Learning – Step-by-step tutorials with real hacking tools and techniques.Ethical & Legal Focus – Learn cybersecurity responsibly and professionally.

275 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2025

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