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You Should Know: Essential Cyber Security Skills & Commands
To break into cyber security, you need hands-on experience with key tools and commands. Below are verified practical steps to build foundational skills.
Linux Commands for Cyber Security
Network Scanning with Nmap nmap -sV -A target_IP nmap -p 1-1000 --script vuln target_IP Packet Analysis with Tcpdump tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap tcpdump -r capture.pcap 'port 80' Password Cracking with John the Ripper john --format=sha512 --wordlist=rockyou.txt hashes.txt File Integrity Checking md5sum important_file sha256sum important_file
Windows Security Commands
Check Open Ports netstat -ano | findstr LISTENING User Account Management net user hacker /add net localgroup administrators hacker /add Firewall Rules netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="BlockPort" dir=in action=block protocol=TCP localport=445 Event Log Analysis Get-EventLog -LogName Security -Newest 50
Penetration Testing Steps
1. Reconnaissance – Use `whois`, `dig`, and `theHarvester`.
2. Scanning – `nmap`, `masscan`, `Nikto`.
3. Exploitation – `Metasploit`, `sqlmap`, `Burp Suite`.
4. Post-Exploitation – `Mimikatz`, `BloodHound`, `Cobalt Strike`.
Free Learning Resources
What Undercode Say
Breaking into cyber security requires persistence. Master Linux commands (grep, awk, sed), understand networking (netcat, Wireshark), and practice ethical hacking on platforms like Hack The Box. Always stay updated with security trends and automate tasks with scripting (Bash/Python).
Expected Output:
A structured guide with actionable commands, tools, and resources to fast-track a cyber security career.
References:
Reported By: Housenathan When – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
