Course Prerequisites

This course is beginner-friendly — even though the content reaches advanced pentesting levels, everything is broken down clearly for learners of all backgrounds.

✅ What You Need Before Starting:

Kali Linux Virtual Machine (VM) - Install Instructions

• Required environment for the course.
• Setup is not covered in the course but documentation is linked in the module.
• Alternatives: Ubuntu or other Linux distros are fine if you're comfortable with the command line.
• Windows (with WSL) may work but is not officially supported.

Basic Understanding of Phishing

• Know what phishing is, its goals, and how attackers use it.
• Prior exposure to phishing concepts (e.g. from Simply Cyber Academy) is recommended but not mandatory.

A Desire to Learn

• Most importantly, come ready to take notes!
• Note-taking helps solidify your understanding and lets you build your own reference playbook.
• You're encouraged to apply what you learn: teach others, document internally, or present at work.

Once you have those three things ready, you’re all set to move into the technical setup and lab configuration. Let’s go!