LEVEL 3: SENTINEL

Learn Nmap basics. Scan networks, discover open ports, identify services and operating systems.

• ☥ Master Nmap for network discovery and scanning
• ☥ Identify open ports, running services, and OS fingerprints
• ☥ Learn stealth scanning techniques used by ethical hackers
• ☥ Practice enumerating network targets safely
• ☥ Document and report your recon findings professionally

Understand OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities: SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF. Exploit them in a sandbox.

• ☥ Exploit SQL Injection vulnerabilities in a safe sandbox
• ☥ Execute Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks
• ☥ Understand CSRF and how to prevent it
• ☥ Learn the full OWASP Top 10 vulnerability list
• ☥ Build a simple web application firewall rule

Classical ciphers, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing. Encrypt and decrypt messages like a spy.

• ☥ Break classical ciphers like Caesar and Vigenère
• ☥ Understand symmetric vs asymmetric encryption
• ☥ Encrypt messages with AES and decrypt them
• ☥ Learn how hashing protects passwords
• ☥ Build a simple encryption/decryption tool in Python

Use vulnerability scanners, analyze CVEs, prioritize risks, and write professional assessment reports.

• ☥ Use professional vulnerability scanners effectively
• ☥ Analyze CVEs and prioritize based on risk scores
• ☥ Understand the CVSS scoring system in depth
• ☥ Write professional vulnerability assessment reports
• ☥ Create a remediation plan for discovered vulnerabilities

Apply everything in a timed CTF competition. Find flags across network, web, crypto, and forensics challenges.

• ☥ Compete in a timed Capture The Flag championship
• ☥ Solve challenges across network, web, crypto, and forensics
• ☥ Work as a team under pressure
• ☥ Apply all skills from Levels 1, 2, and 3
• ☥ Earn the Cyber Sentinel crown and become a Cyber Pharaoh