How to get started in cybersecurity: HTB Academy - Episode #1
Source: YouTube · Hack The Box · published Aug 15, 2023 · 27:43
Hack The Box Academy is a beginner-friendly cybersecurity training platform designed to teach specific skills through guided content, perfect for newcomers or those transitioning into the field 0:30-1:18.
Key Takeaways:
• Academy features modules for individual skills and training paths that combine modules toward specific goals like certifications 2:00-3:04
• Recommended starting modules include Linux Fundamentals, Intro to Networking, Web Requests, and Penetration Testing Process 6:04-9:57
• Effective learning requires taking thorough notes and setting both short-term and long-term goals to guide your cybersecurity journey 11:40-15:27
• After building fundamentals in Academy, users can progress to the main Hack The Box platform with machines, challenges, and more realistic penetration testing environments 19:46-24:01
• Academy's dashboard allows filtering by difficulty level, with fundamental modules being the most accessible for beginners 24:44-27:26
The platform provides an excellent starting point for building cybersecurity skills through structured learning paths before advancing to more complex hands-on challenges.
Sources:
- 0:30-1:18 Introduction to Academy and its target audience
- 2:00-3:04 Structure of modules and training paths
- 6:04-9:57 Recommended beginner modules
- 11:40-15:27 Effective learning strategies
- 19:46-24:01 Progressing to the main platform
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hey everyone welcome back to another amazing video here at hack the box I'm dark and today we're going to be talking about getting the most out of Academy now don't worry if this is your first time that you're hearing about Academy maybe you haven't used it before or maybe it's something you have used and you're thinking shoot uh I haven't used this a lot and I really could use uh a little bit better of a grasp on how to get the most out of it this really is going to be the video for you let's go ahead and jump into what Academy is so those of you who are not familiar with it Academy is the hack the Box training platform that is much more geared towards beginners it is guided content that is meant to teach you one specific goal so for example you could go on there and Learn Python learn an…