FREE projects provided by the NSA
Courses include lab files, links, and step-by-step guides.
1. NSA NCCP Course: Network Penetration Testing
-Modules Include: Introduction to Penetration Testing, Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Password Attacks, Wireless Security
2.NSA NCCP Course: Digital Forensics
-Modules Include: Introduction to Digital Forensics, First Response and Investigation, Digital Forensics Investigation Steps, Introduction to File System, Memory/Live Forensics, Tools for Filesystem Investigation
3.NSA NCCP Course: Computer Security
-Modules Include:?Intro to Computer Security, User Authentication, Cryptographic Tools, Malware, DOS Attacks, Buffer Overflow, Intrusion Detection, Access Controls
4. NSA NCCP Course: Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
-Modules Include: Creating a Safe Lab Environment, File Formats, The Windows API, Automated Sandboxes, Monitoring Tools, Malware Delivery Mechanisms, Basic Analysis Techniques, Detecting Packers and Code Obfuscation.
I strongly recommend these projects; I think it's extremely helpful to get hands-on experience setting up your own testing environment.