Linux Fundamentals for Cybersecurity P2 – Session 2

GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management - Cairo, Egypt

Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking 🐧🔐Already started your Linux journey and ready to go deeper?This se...

Jan 28, 6:30 – 8:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking 🐧🔐

Already started your Linux journey and ready to go deeper?
This session is designed for students and beginners in Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing who want to move beyond basic commands and understand how Linux actually works under the hood — the way attackers and defenders use it.

We focus on real-world Linux skills that are used daily in security labs, CTFs, and penetration testing environments.

🔧 Hands-on Linux System Skills

We’ll work directly in the terminal, building confidence through practical examples and security-oriented use cases.

In this session, you will learn:

👤 Users and Groups Management

Understand how Linux handles users and groups, why privilege separation matters, and how misconfigurations can lead to security issues.
Learn essential commands used to manage users, groups, and permissions safely.

🗂️ Linux File Hierarchy (FHS) Explained

What do /etc, /bin, /usr, /var, /home, and /root really do?
You’ll understand how Linux organizes files, where configurations live, and why attackers and admins care about specific directories.

🔐 File Ownership & Permissions

One of the most critical Linux security concepts.
Learn how read, write, and execute permissions work, how ownership affects access, and how improper permissions can be exploited.

🌐 Connecting to Remote Servers

Learn how Linux systems communicate remotely using tools like SSH.
Understand secure remote access, key-based authentication, and how penetration testers interact with remote targets.

🧠 Introduction to Shell Scripting

Automate tasks like a real Linux power user.
Learn the basics of shell scripts, why they’re heavily used in security, and how scripts can save time during assessments and labs.

💻 Perfect for cybersecurity students, CTF players, and ethical hacking beginners
📍 Online Session
🛠️ Hands-on & practical — not just theory

Join us to strengthen your Linux fundamentals, think like a security professional, and level up your skills for Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing 🚀🐧

Speaker

  • Hazem Hassan

    GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management

    How to Start Your Cybersecurity Journey

Organizers

  • Eman Mekkawy

    GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management

    Organizer

  • Mohamed Hossam

    Mentor

  • Mohamed Sayed kamel

    GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management

    Lead Tech

  • Hazem Hassan

    GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management

    Lead Tech

  • Youssef Ahmed

    HR Team Lead

  • amr khaled

    HR Team Member

  • mohamed abdo

    HR Team Member

  • ziad ayman

    HR Team Member

  • Mariam Abd El-Rahman

    HR Team Member

  • Abrar Ahmed

    Public Relations Lead

  • Monica Farag

    Public Relations Member

  • Jana Eslam

    Public Relations Member

  • Shahd Hany

    Public Relations Member

  • Ahmed sayed Abdulrahim

    Public Relations Member

  • Tony Maged badea

    Public Relations Member

  • امير سامي

    Public Relations Member

  • Jolie Samy

    Marketing Team Lead

  • Fatma Hossam

    Marketing Team Member

  • Haneen Mohamed

    Marketing Team Member

  • Shahd Elwakeel

    CHI Institute

    Marketing Team Member

  • Mahmoud Mostafa

    Graphic & Video Team Lead

  • Mark Tamer

    Graphic Designer

  • Malak Emad

    Graphic Designer

  • Nada Mohamed

    Graphic Designer

  • Hanan Mohamed

    Graphic Designer

  • abdalla mostafa

    Video Editing Team Member

  • Mohamed Kindy

    Video Editing Team Member

  • Melad Hani

    Tech Member

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    Tech Member

  • Ziad Karem

    Tech Member

  • Ahmed Elkstawy

    Tech Member

  • amr khaled

    Tech Member