CyberCode Academy

CyberCode Academy

Welcome to CyberCode Academy — your audio classroom for Programming and Cybersecurity. 🎧 Each course is divided into a series of short, focused episodes that take you from beginner to advanced level — one lesson at a time. From Python and web development to ethical hacking and digital defense, our content transforms complex concepts into simple, engaging audio learning. Study anywhere, anytime — and level up your skills with CyberCode Academy. 🚀 Learn. Code. Secure. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

  1. Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 6: Penetration Testing Lifecycle: From Scoping to Reporting

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    Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 6: Penetration Testing Lifecycle: From Scoping to Reporting

    In this lesson, you’ll learn about: The structured penetration testing lifecycle, a professional methodology that simulates real-world attacks while delivering measurable value to an organization.Pre-engagement interactions, including:Defining scope and boundariesEstablishing timelinesSecuring written authorizationFormalizing the Rules of Engagement (ROE) and Statement of Work (SOW) to ensure legal and operational clarityIntelligence gathering and reconnaissance, leveraging Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and both passive and active footprinting techniques to map infrastructure and identify external exposure.Threat modeling, analyzing high-value assets, identifying potential internal and external threat actors, and prioritizing the most likely and impactful attack paths.Vulnerability analysis, combining automated scanning and manual validation to identify weaknesses, correlate findings, and map realistic exploitation paths.Controlled exploitation, focusing on precision-driven access attempts rather than disruptive tactics, often requiring carefully selected or customized techniques to bypass layered defenses.Post-exploitation activities, including:Assessing the value of compromised systemsDemonstrating potential impact through controlled data accessPivoting within the network (if in scope)Performing full cleanup to remove tools, accounts, and artifacts created during testingProfessional reporting, often the most critical deliverable:An Executive Summary translating technical risk into business impactA Technical Report detailing vulnerabilities, proof of concept, risk ratings, and clear remediation guidance You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

    19 min
  2. Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 4: Penetration Testing and Hacker Profiles

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    Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 4: Penetration Testing and Hacker Profiles

    In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Red vs. Blue Team operations, where Red Teams simulate adversarial attacks to uncover weaknesses, and Blue Teams defend, detect, and validate the effectiveness of security controls.The progression from vulnerability scanning to assessments, understanding how automated scans identify weaknesses, while vulnerability assessments prioritize and analyze risk without active exploitation.Penetration testing (ethical hacking), a formally authorized simulated attack designed to safely exploit vulnerabilities and measure real-world security resilience.Penetration testing methodologies, including:Black Box testing (no prior knowledge provided)White Box testing (full system details disclosed)Gray Box testing (partial knowledge shared)Blind and Double-Blind testing (security teams unaware of testing to evaluate detection and response capabilities)Hacker classifications by “hat” type, distinguishing:White hats (ethical and authorized)Black hats (malicious intent)Gray hats (unauthorized but not purely malicious)Threat actor profiles, including:Script kiddies with limited technical skillHacktivists motivated by political or social causesState-sponsored attackers targeting sensitive intelligenceInsider threats with legitimate access and internal knowledgeAdvanced Persistent Threats (APTs), defined as highly skilled, stealthy, and long-term adversaries—often nation-state backed—focused on strategic data exfiltration and sustained access. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

    20 min
  3. Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 2: Linux Fundamentals and Command Injection Basics

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    Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 2: Linux Fundamentals and Command Injection Basics

    In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Linux operating system fundamentals, including its architecture and why command-line proficiency is critical for cybersecurity tasks such as vulnerability discovery and command injection testing.File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS) structure, understanding key root directories like /etc (configuration), /bin (essential binaries), /home (user data), and /var (logs and variable data), along with the difference between absolute vs. relative paths.Core file and directory management commands, including:ls (listing files, including hidden files)cd (navigating directories)pwd (printing the working directory)cp, mv, and rm (copying, moving, and deleting files)Searching and filtering techniques, using:find (searching by name, type, or permissions)grep (matching strings inside files)locate (database-based file indexing)User identity and privilege management, including:whoami (current user identification)su (switching users)sudo (executing commands with elevated privileges)Process monitoring and control, such as:ps -aux (viewing active processes)kill and killall (terminating processes)Understanding signals like SIGTERM (15) for graceful shutdown and SIGKILL (9) for forced terminationCommand control operators, learning how to chain and manipulate commands using:; (sequential execution)&& (execute if previous succeeds)|| (execute if previous fails)| (piping output between commands)Practical lab application, applying navigation, command chaining, and operator behavior to understand how improperly validated input can lead to command injection vulnerabilities in real-world systems. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

    19 min
  4. Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 1: Kali Linux Essentials

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    Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 1: Kali Linux Essentials

    In this lesson, you’ll learn about:Kali Linux, a Unix-like operating system designed for penetration testing and security assessments, preloaded with hundreds of specialized tools.Deployment options, including full hard drive installation, portable live USB/CD for field testing, and virtualized environments such as VMware Workstation for safe lab setups.System maintenance best practices, using apt update and apt upgrade to keep tools, dependencies, and security patches current for optimal performance and stability.Information gathering tools, including network and port scanning with Nmap and OSINT and relationship mapping with Maltego.Sniffing and spoofing utilities, such as packet analysis with Wireshark, credential interception with Responder, and MAC address modification tools.Web application analysis frameworks, including proxy-based testing with Burp Suite and vulnerability detection using sqlmap and Nikto.Password and wireless attack tools, featuring cracking utilities like John the Ripper, Hashcat, Hydra, and wireless auditing with Aircrack-ng.Exploitation and post-exploitation frameworks, particularly Metasploit, used for launching exploits, maintaining access, and performing controlled post-compromise activities in authorized testing environments.Practical navigation skills, encouraging hands-on exploration of categorized toolsets to build familiarity with their capabilities and appropriate use cases. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

    20 min
  5. Course 26 - Assessing and Mitigating Security Risks | Episode 5: Essential Tools for Incident Response

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    Course 26 - Assessing and Mitigating Security Risks | Episode 5: Essential Tools for Incident Response

    In this lesson, you’ll learn about:Building a digital forensics “utility belt” using open-source and low-cost tools to support incident response and investigations.All-in-one forensic suites, including bootable environments and remote response platforms that combine multiple tools for disk analysis, memory inspection, and evidence handling.Disk imaging and recovery techniques, using forensic imaging tools to create verified copies of drives and recovery utilities to restore deleted partitions and files.Evidence collection and artifact analysis, leveraging specialized tools to extract user activity, scan disk images for sensitive data, and reconstruct network communications.Incident management and investigation tracking, using dedicated platforms to document cases, manage workflows, and correlate evidence across multiple systems.Log analysis and threat detection, centralizing logs and applying pattern analysis to identify suspicious behavior and indicators of compromise.Platform-specific forensic tools, including utilities designed for Windows and macOS to detect persistence mechanisms, analyze file systems, and investigate malware activity.Practical incident response workflows, integrating multiple tools to collect, preserve, analyze, and document digital evidence in a structured and defensible manner. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

    22 min

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Welcome to CyberCode Academy — your audio classroom for Programming and Cybersecurity. 🎧 Each course is divided into a series of short, focused episodes that take you from beginner to advanced level — one lesson at a time. From Python and web development to ethical hacking and digital defense, our content transforms complex concepts into simple, engaging audio learning. Study anywhere, anytime — and level up your skills with CyberCode Academy. 🚀 Learn. Code. Secure. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy