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Azure Cloud Security Lab – Ethical Hacking Essentials

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Azure Cloud Security Lab – Ethical Hacking Essentials

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5 modules

Obtenez un aperçu d'un sujet et apprenez les principes fondamentaux.

niveau Intermédiaire

Expérience recommandée

5 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

Apprenez à votre propre rythme

Ce que vous apprendrez

Set up and secure your pentesting lab environment using Azure tools and resources
Use advanced techniques like phishing, password spraying, and brute force attacks for initial access
Perform reconnaissance to identify targets and gather intelligence within Azure environments
Apply security measures to protect against common cloud-based attacks like phishing and blob hunting

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Authentications
Catégorie : Cyber Security Assessment
Catégorie : Exploitation techniques
Catégorie : Security Controls
Catégorie : Email Security
Catégorie : Penetration Testing
Catégorie : Security Testing
Catégorie : Cloud Security
Catégorie : Brute-force attacks
Catégorie : Identity and Access Management
Catégorie : User Accounts

Outils que vous découvrirez

Catégorie : Microsoft Azure
Catégorie : Cloud Storage
Catégorie : Azure Active Directory

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course explores ethical hacking and pentesting techniques in the Azure cloud environment. You’ll start by setting up your pentesting lab with Microsoft 365 and Azure’s free tools, followed by techniques for reconnaissance and identifying targets in Azure. You'll learn domain discovery, user enumeration, and Azure Active Directory. You will also master initial access techniques, including brute force, password spraying, and phishing using EvilGinx. The course covers exploiting Azure Blob storage vulnerabilities and methods for mitigating these attacks. Security measures like Conditional Access and Identity Protection will strengthen defences against common cloud-based threats. This course is for security professionals, ethical hackers, and cloud admins. Basic knowledge of cloud environments and penetration testing is recommended. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to set up a pentesting lab, perform attacks, and secure Azure environments.

This section will introduce you to the core principles of the course, detailing the goals and learning outcomes. You will gain an overview of the skills and tools you will use throughout the training to understand and perform ethical hacking and initial access techniques in Azure.

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1 vidéo1 lecture

This section will guide you through setting up a fully functional pentesting lab within Azure. You will configure accounts, manage Azure subscriptions, and secure your pentesting environments to ensure a safe, ethical approach for cloud security testing.

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4 vidéos1 devoir

This section focuses on the reconnaissance phase of penetration testing in Azure. You will learn how to identify critical targets, gather intel on Azure resources, and assess Azure environments from both internal and external perspectives. Techniques like user enumeration, domain discovery, and analyzing AAD internals will be explored in depth.

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10 vidéos1 devoir

10 vidéosTotal 28 minutes

Domain Name Discovery: Methods and Tools1 minute
Introduction to AAD Internals4 minutes
Essential Methods for Getting Domains2 minutes
Accessing OpenID Information Made Simple2 minutes
Microsoft Entra ID Explained2 minutes
Reconnaissance of Azure from an Outsider's Perspective4 minutes
Microsoft Entra ID Roles and Azure Permissions Explained6 minutes
Understanding Naming Convention Essentials2 minutes
Exploring User Enumeration as an Outsider2 minutes
Conducting User Enumeration on Multiple Accounts from Outside1 minute

1 devoirTotal 15 minutes

Azure Reconnaissance - Identifying Targets and Gathering Intel - Assessment15 minutes

This section dives into hands-on attacks aimed at gaining initial access in Azure environments. You will perform various attack techniques, such as brute force and password spraying, set up phishing infrastructure with EvilGinx to bypass MFA, and learn about storage account exploitation. These techniques will be demonstrated step-by-step.

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20 vidéos1 devoir

20 vidéosTotal 83 minutes

Understanding Brute Force Attack Technique3 minutes
Password Spray Attacks Explained2 minutes
Step-by-Step Guide Performing a Password Spray Attack16 minutes
Introduction to Phishing Framework to Bypass MFA1 minute
Understanding the Prerequisites for Phishing Lab1 minute
Setting Up Infrastructure for EvilGinx4 minutes
Evilginx Installation Guide for Pentesters10 minutes
Setting Up MFA Before Phishing Attempt2 minutes
Executing Phishing Attacks Using EvilGinx5 minutes
Device Code Phishing Techniques2 minutes
Understanding GraphSpy: Overview and Application3 minutes
GraphSpy Installation and Configuration3 minutes
Executing Device Code Phishing Attacks7 minutes
Introduction to Storage Hunting1 minute
Cloud Storage Account Explained4 minutes
Creating Pentesting Lab for Blob Hunting4 minutes
Setting up Pentesting Tool to Exploit Blob Storage2 minutes
How to Exploit Cloud Storage Account5 minutes
Other Tools for Blob Hunting3 minutes
Predictable Resource Location Attack with FeroxBuster4 minutes

1 devoirTotal 15 minutes

Cracking the Cloud - Initial Access Techniques in Azure - Assessment15 minutes

This section focuses on defense mechanisms and mitigation strategies for securing Azure environments. You will explore how to protect against common attack vectors, such as brute force, password spraying, and phishing attacks, using Azure's built-in security features like Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Blob storage security.

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10 vidéos3 devoirs

10 vidéosTotal 50 minutes

Initial Access Threat Protection0 minutes
Strengthening Your Security Against Brute Force Attacks6 minutes
Password Spray Attack Prevention3 minutes
Techniques and Tools to Prevent Phishing Attack4 minutes
Protection against EvilGinx4 minutes
Conditional Access Policies Explained7 minutes
Advantage of Identity Protection2 minutes
Device Code Abuse Protection2 minutes
Implementation of Conditional Access13 minutes
Protection Against Blob Hunting8 minutes

3 devoirsTotal 90 minutes

Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
Cloud Security Options for Mitigation and Prevention - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes

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The "Azure Cloud Security Lab: Ethical Hacking & Initial Access" course is designed to teach students practical skills in ethical hacking with a focus on Azure cloud environments. This course covers important techniques such as reconnaissance, exploiting vulnerabilities, and gaining initial access to cloud systems. It is relevant because cloud security is increasingly important as more organizations move their data and operations to the cloud, making it vital for cybersecurity professionals to understand how to secure Azure environments and mitigate potential attacks.

This course focuses on ethical hacking techniques used to gain initial access to Azure cloud environments, along with methods for mitigating those attacks. It covers essential topics such as setting up a pentesting lab, reconnaissance to identify potential targets, performing attacks like password spraying and phishing, and securing cloud storage. The course also includes a practical section on cloud security options, such as preventing brute force and phishing attacks, as well as implementing conditional access policies to secure Azure environments.

After completing this course, you will have hands-on experience with ethical hacking techniques for gaining initial access in Azure cloud environments. You will be able to conduct reconnaissance to identify vulnerabilities, perform attacks such as password spraying and phishing, and exploit Azure Blob storage. Additionally, you will learn how to implement security measures to prevent these attacks and strengthen defenses against them, making you more capable in securing cloud-based systems.

While no specific background is required, a basic understanding of ethical hacking concepts and cloud computing will be helpful. Familiarity with general security practices, networking, and the Azure platform will make it easier to understand the techniques presented in this course. However, beginners can still benefit from the practical, hands-on approach to learning security techniques.

This course is intended for individuals looking to expand their knowledge in cloud security, ethical hacking, and penetration testing, specifically in the context of Azure environments. It is ideal for aspiring ethical hackers, security professionals, or anyone interested in securing cloud-based systems. Additionally, it is useful for anyone pursuing a career in cybersecurity who wants to deepen their skills in cloud environments.