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Offensive Security Explained: Ethical Hacking, Pen Testing & Hacker Roles


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Offensive security takes a proactive stance in cybersecurity—identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities before real attackers do. In this session, we break down the fundamentals of offensive security, including ethical hacking, penetration testing, and the roles of white hat, black hat, and gray hat hackers. You’ll also learn how pen testing simulates real-world attacks to test an organization’s defenses and why it’s a critical part of modern security strategies.


📘 What You’ll Learn:

  • ➡️What is offensive security, and why it matters.

    ➡️The role and ethics of different hacker types.

    ➡️How penetration testing works in real-world scenarios.

    ➡️Career paths and skillsets in offensive security.

    ➡️Beginner-friendly tools and concepts to get started.


  • 🎧 Listen now and explore the world of offensive security — where thinking like a hacker helps you stay ahead of one.

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