Build a strong foundation in Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity, from your first command to your first bug bounty report.

This practical, beginner-friendly ebook is designed for students, aspiring ethical hackers and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Its 133 pages and 20 chapters explain important concepts in a simple, structured way, with real examples, diagrams, vulnerable-versus-secure code, hands-on labs and quizzes in every chapter.

Highlights

• Updated for the OWASP Top 10:2025 and the OWASP API Security Top 10
• A complete Bug Bounty & Professional Reporting chapter with a sample report and CVSS basics
• Hands-on labs and Quick Check quizzes in every chapter, with an answer key
• Chapters on API Security, Cryptography, Malware & the Threat Landscape, and Cloud, Mobile & AI Security
• Legal and ethical guidance, including a summary of India's IT Act provisions
• A 12-week practice plan and a 90-day career roadmap

Inside this ebook, you'll learn:

• Ethical Hacking Fundamentals, Ethics & Law
• How the Internet and the Web Work (HTTP, TLS, DNS, cookies)
• Networking Fundamentals (OSI/TCP-IP, IP addressing, ports, firewalls, VPNs)
• Linux for Ethical Hackers
• Cryptography Essentials
• Information Gathering & Reconnaissance
• Web Application Fundamentals
• Web Vulnerabilities & the OWASP Top 10:2025
• API Security
• Password Security & Authentication
• Social Engineering & Phishing Awareness
• Wi-Fi & Wireless Security
• Malware & the Threat Landscape
• Cloud, Mobile & AI Security Primer
• Essential Cybersecurity Tools (Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark and more)
• Ethical Hacking Methodology
• Bug Bounty & Report Writing
• Practice Labs & Your Home Lab
• Cybersecurity Career Guidance

This ebook also includes:

• Practical diagrams and illustrations
• Quick-reference cheat sheets
• A cybersecurity glossary
• Recommended tools, platforms and books
• A beginner-focused learning approach with safe, legal practice

Who is this ebook for?

• Beginners in cybersecurity
• Students interested in ethical hacking
• Aspiring bug bounty hunters
• Anyone who wants to understand cybersecurity fundamentals in a practical way

Important Note:

This ebook is intended strictly for educational and ethical learning purposes only. Always test systems you own or have written permission to test.