Creating Labs for Ethical Hacking Course Based on WiFi Pineapple and USB Rubber Ducky
Thaqi, Gent (2024)
2024
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As technology evolves and cyberattacks increase, cybersecurity education is more crucial than ever. Ethical hacking, or penetration testing, plays a vital role in safeguarding networks by proactively identifying vulnerabilities. This project focuses on developing hands-on labs within an Ethical Hacking course, utilizing tools like the WiFi Pineapple and USB Rubber Ducky to vividly illustrate real-world cybersecurity risks and countermeasures.
The primary goal of this work is to design labs that are both informative and engaging, moving beyond theoretical concepts to provide direct experience with industry-standard tools. Students will gain a deeper understanding of public WiFi vulnerabilities and common cybersecurity threats, equipping them for future cybersecurity careers. This thesis will detail the hardware, software, and theoretical framework that guide the lab design.
The completed labs demonstrate the power of these tools while highlighting the vulnerabilities they exploit. Importantly, they will also cultivate a strong sense of ethical responsibility among students. The aim is to foster future cybersecurity professionals who possess both technical prowess and an unwavering commitment to ethical conduct.
In conclusion the project resulted in the development of two labs for ethical hacking students which gradually increase in complexity, as well as recommendations for future iterations of the labs. The lab documents can be found in the appendix of this document.
Keywords: Ethical hacking, WiFi Pineapple, USB Rubber Duck, Cybersecurity Education, Lab Development and Design.
The primary goal of this work is to design labs that are both informative and engaging, moving beyond theoretical concepts to provide direct experience with industry-standard tools. Students will gain a deeper understanding of public WiFi vulnerabilities and common cybersecurity threats, equipping them for future cybersecurity careers. This thesis will detail the hardware, software, and theoretical framework that guide the lab design.
The completed labs demonstrate the power of these tools while highlighting the vulnerabilities they exploit. Importantly, they will also cultivate a strong sense of ethical responsibility among students. The aim is to foster future cybersecurity professionals who possess both technical prowess and an unwavering commitment to ethical conduct.
In conclusion the project resulted in the development of two labs for ethical hacking students which gradually increase in complexity, as well as recommendations for future iterations of the labs. The lab documents can be found in the appendix of this document.
Keywords: Ethical hacking, WiFi Pineapple, USB Rubber Duck, Cybersecurity Education, Lab Development and Design.