Sam Bowne & Team - Beginner's Guide to Attacks and Defenses - DCTLV2025 **4-Day Training**

**Please note: This is a four-day training that will be held Saturday-Tuesday (August 9-12). Participants will receive a DEF CON Human Badge with their registration** Name of Training: Beginner's Guide to Attacks and DefensesTrainer(s): Sam Bowne, Elizabeth Biddlecome, Kaitlyn Handelman, and Irvin LemusDates: August 9-12, 2025 **4-day training**Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PTVenue: Las Vegas Convention CenterCost: $3,200 Course Description:  We will survey modern attack and defense techniques at an introductory level. We will demonstrate all the techniques, and participants will perform hands-on projects practicing with the tools. We will provide beginner-friendly instructions, a live CTF scoreboard, and personal assistance. Course Outline:  Day 1: Intro to Attack Techniques for Both Windows and Linux Systems Learn fundamental tools and techniques used to attack Windows and Linux systems. Topics include Linux and Windows command-line, command injection, SQL injection, network discovery, a