Why It's Worth Your Time

System security can feel overwhelming at first, but with a step-by-step approach, it becomes a highly rewarding field to explore. This Path is designed to help learners interested in
system hacking build their skills gradually, starting from fundamental vulnerabilities like stack buffer overflows. By practicing, thinking critically, and solving problems along the
way, you'll naturally develop a strong understanding of core system security concepts and principles. Through this Path, you'll build both a solid foundation and practical skills in
system hacking. This Path is based on the x86-64 architecture running Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 18.04 Linux operating systems.

Topics Covered

• Vulnerability analysis and exploitation using pwntools
• Hands-on exercises with key memory vulnerabilities such as Stack Buffer Overflow
• Analysis of security mitigations (NX, ASLR, PIE, RELRO) and practical techniques to bypass them
• Logical vulnerabilities including Command Injection, Path Traversal, and Type Errors

Recommended For

• Those who want a clear understanding of system hacking and security principles
• Aspiring white-hat hackers, security engineers, and vulnerability analysts

Prerequisite Knowledge

• Basic computer skills
• Basic understanding of computer components and how computers work
• Programming experience with C or C++