About this Course
Stack and heap overflows are still the #1 vulnerability class: understanding them is non-negotiable. This Cybersecurity Engineers & Pentesters curriculum is designed to give you hands-on experience and deep conceptual understanding.
Across 6 intensive modules, you'll tackle real-world challenges and build practical projects that reinforce your learning. By the end of this journey, you'll have the skills and proof of work to demonstrate your expertise.
What you'll learn
Master the core concepts of x86_64 architecture & stack frame layout.
Gain hands-on experience with shellcode & return-oriented programming (rop).
Understand the architecture behind heap internals & heap corruption attacks.
Implement production-grade binary mitigation & defense systems.
W1
x86_64 Architecture & Stack Frame Layout
Master the core concepts of x86_64 architecture & stack frame layout.
3 videos•66m
2 readings
3 topics
1 homework
W2
Shellcode & Return-Oriented Programming (ROP)
Gain hands-on experience with shellcode & return-oriented programming (rop).
3 videos•55m
2 readings
3 topics
1 homework
W3
Heap Internals & Heap Corruption Attacks
Understand the architecture behind heap internals & heap corruption attacks.
3 videos•76m
3 readings
3 topics
1 homework
W4
Binary Mitigation & Defense Systems
Implement production-grade binary mitigation & defense systems.
3 videos•72m
3 readings
3 topics
1 homework
W5
Return-Oriented Programming (ROP)
Bypass non-executable (NX) memory protections by chaining together existing code snippets.
3 videos•83m
2 readings
3 topics
1 homework
W6
Defeating ASLR and Modern Mitigations
Learn techniques to bypass Address Space Layout Randomization and Stack Canaries.
3 videos•87m
3 readings
3 topics
1 homework
01
Learn
Watch curated videos and read study resources
02
Practice
Practice what you learned
03
Build Projects
Build projects using your new gained knowledge
04
Submit & Verify
Submit your project and get verified by our system
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