Brute-Force Attack in Cyber Security
This course dives deep into one of the most fundamental and widely used attack techniques in the field of cybersecurity — the brute-force attack. Whether you're a cybersecurity student, ethical hacker, or IT professional, this course gives you the practical knowledge and defensive insights you need to understand and mitigate brute-force threats.
What You Will Learn:
- What brute-force attacks are and how they work
- Types of brute-force attacks: simple, dictionary-based, hybrid, and credential stuffing
- Popular tools used for brute-forcing (e.g., Hydra, Burp Suite, Medusa)
- Targeting login forms, SSH, FTP, and web applications
- How attackers gather password lists and usernames
- Rate limiting, account lockout, and other brute-force defenses
- Real-world case studies and attack demonstrations
Hands-on Practice:
- Brute-forcing a sample login form
- Using Hydra to crack SSH and FTP credentials
- Analyzing server logs to detect brute-force attempts
- Securing services against brute-force attacks
Who Should Take This Course:
- Cybersecurity beginners and students
- Ethical hackers and penetration testers
- System administrators and DevOps professionals
- Anyone curious about how attackers break into systems using brute force
Learn how brute-force attacks operate — and more importantly, how to defend against them effectively in real-world environments.
