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During this interactive session, our experts will walk you through real-world scenarios, showing how attackers trick users into clicking hidden buttons or links, and how these techniques can compromise web applications. 💻</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>How clickjacking attacks work in practice 👀</p></li><li><p>Methods to detect and prevent these attacks 🛡️</p></li><li><p>Hands-on tips for securing your own web applications</p></li><li><p>Real-time demonstrations that make learning practical and engaging</p></li></ul><p><strong>Access Info:</strong><br>If you don’t yet have lab access, reach out immediately via our WhatsApp group at <a href=\"https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQTZJLgMcYHHINLYNElf6L\">https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQTZJLgMcYHHINLYNElf6L</a> 📱 or email <strong><a>support@labs.astralguard.online</a></strong> ✉️ to get your access code.</p><p>This session is perfect for students and professionals eager to <strong>gain practical insights, experiment safely, and boost their cybersecurity skills</strong>. Don’t miss this chance to engage, ask questions, and experience a live attack demonstration! 🔐<br></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/buu-xuvu-myu\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-08-27T18:45:00Z","end":"2025-08-27T19:45:00Z","location":"Online | Via Meet","uid":"7h817cb5napsrkohh72psurohu@google.com"},{"title":"Live Demo – CSRF with GET Exploitation","description":"<p>Join us for an advanced, hands-on cybersecurity lab session focused on <strong>Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)</strong> — one of the most critical web application vulnerabilities affecting state-changing requests.</p><p>In this session, participants will:</p><ul><li><p>Gain an in-depth understanding of <strong>CSRF mechanics</strong> and why GET requests for sensitive actions are a security nightmare.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ethical hackers and bug hunters</strong> will learn to craft malicious requests that exploit CSRF flaws in web applications.</p></li><li><p>Explore stealth techniques, such as <strong>embedding exploit URLs in image tags</strong>, to understand real-world attack vectors.</p></li><li><p>Learn mitigation strategies, including <strong>POST enforcement, CSRF tokens, and SameSite cookies</strong>, to defend against attacks.</p></li></ul><p>⚡ <strong>Why Attend:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Developers:</strong> Understand how your code could be exploited and learn best practices to secure web applications.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ethical Hackers &amp; Bug Hunters:</strong> Hands-on practice exploiting CSRF safely in a controlled lab, capturing flags, and sharpening penetration testing skills.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cybersecurity Enthusiasts:</strong> Witness real-time exploitation and defense techniques, boosting your offensive and defensive skill set.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preparation:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Ensure you have access to the lab environment and are logged in before the session.</p></li><li><p>Basic understanding of web forms, HTTP methods, and session management is recommended.</p></li></ul><p>Don’t miss this chance to <strong>level up your web application security skills</strong> — learn, exploit ethically, and defend like a pro!</p><p><strong>Google Meet joining info:</strong><br>Video call link: <a href=\"https://meet.google.com/vwr-ipkm-kpr?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https://meet.google.com/vwr-ipkm-kpr</a></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/vwr-ipkm-kpr\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-08-31T13:45:00Z","end":"2025-08-31T14:45:00Z","location":"Online | Meet","uid":"4dv6o86dbte0a783mmqbfoofle@google.com"},{"title":"Week 4 Submissions Deadline","description":"No more submissions for Vulnerability Report","start":"2025-09-01T01:30:00Z","end":"2025-09-01T02:30:00Z","location":"Classroom","uid":"5pcfk2vhebtnft9ppf5r4p5ggf@google.com"},{"title":"Group Presentations","description":"<p>Join us for the <strong>Group Vulnerability Disclosure Presentations</strong> as part of this week’s learning activities at AstralGuard Cyber Academy.</p><p>Each group will present their <strong>vulnerability report</strong>, showcasing their findings, analysis, and recommendations. One representative from each group will speak on behalf of their team, developing the critical skill of explaining cybersecurity concepts in a clear and professional way. This experience mirrors real-world scenarios, such as presenting security reports to executives, clients, or non-technical stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Guidelines:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Report submissions close on <strong>Monday, September 1</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Presentations will take place on <strong>Wednesday, September 3 from 9:45 PM – 10:45 PM</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Each presentation is allocated <strong>10 minutes</strong>, so groups should plan carefully, stay within time, and ensure their delivery is engaging and well-structured.</p></li><li><p>Every group must be organized, prepared, and have selected their presenter in advance.</p></li></ul><p>This session is designed not only to test technical understanding but also to strengthen teamwork, communication, and presentation skills—qualities that are essential for success in both Red and Blue Team operations and the wider cybersecurity field.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qki-xobz-toz\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-09-03T18:45:00Z","end":"2025-09-03T19:45:00Z","location":"Online | Meet","uid":"1aejsm3irc5igphojb05a3ngts@google.com"},{"title":"Open Redirect Vulnerability: Discovery & Exploitation","description":"<p>This session is designed for <strong>cybersecurity students, ethical hackers, and web application testers</strong> who want to strengthen their understanding of web vulnerabilities. In this <strong>hands-on lab</strong>, we will explore the mechanics of <strong>Open Redirect vulnerabilities</strong>, a common yet often underestimated issue in web applications.</p><p>Participants will learn how to:</p><ul><li><p>Identify and exploit open redirects in real-world scenarios</p></li><li><p>Understand their role in phishing campaigns, session hijacking, and security bypasses</p></li><li><p>Craft payloads that demonstrate the risks of poor redirect validation</p></li><li><p>Apply defensive measures to secure applications against this vulnerability</p></li></ul><p>By the end of the workshop, you will not only gain practical exploitation experience but also the knowledge to detect and prevent such vulnerabilities in professional environments.</p><p>📌 <strong>For inquiries:</strong><br>Reach out through our WhatsApp group: <code><a href=\"https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQTZJLgMcYHHINLYNElf6L\">https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQTZJLgMcYHHINLYNElf6L</a></code><br>or email us at: <code>support@labs.astralguard.online</code></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hxj-dopm-ugq\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-09-07T13:45:00Z","end":"2025-09-07T14:45:00Z","location":"Online | Meet","uid":"51apgamlj2dfsi2dift3jp6p5k@google.com"},{"title":"Live Lab: Bypass the Quantum Terminal – SQL Injection Demo","description":"<p>Step into the world of cybersecurity with our <strong>hands-on live lab</strong>, designed to show you the inner workings of one of the most critical web vulnerabilities: <strong>SQL Injection</strong>. Using our <strong>Quantum Access Terminal</strong> lab, you’ll see exactly how attackers exploit poorly secured web applications and learn how to defend against them.</p><p><strong>Who is this lab for?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Aspiring cybersecurity enthusiasts</p></li><li><p>Students and professionals looking to strengthen web security skills</p></li><li><p>Anyone curious about ethical hacking and real-world exploitation techniques</p></li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How SQL injection works and why it’s dangerous</p></li><li><p>Techniques attackers use to bypass authentication</p></li><li><p>How to retrieve sensitive data like admin flags in a controlled environment</p></li><li><p>Best practices to prevent SQL injection in web applications</p></li></ul><p>💡 This is a <strong>live, interactive session</strong>, not just a lecture – you’ll get to see the attack in action and explore the lab safely yourself. 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Watch your code <strong>take over a web app</strong> with <strong>Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)</strong> — persistent scripts, session hijacks, DOM manipulation, all in a <strong>fully safe, hands-on lab environment</strong>.</p><p>💻 <strong>What You’ll Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Deploy XSS attacks that survive page reloads</p></li><li><p>Hijack sessions &amp; manipulate DOM like elite hackers</p></li><li><p>Master defenses that protect apps from the most advanced exploits</p></li></ul><p>⚡ <strong>Why You Can’t Miss This:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Interactive, high-octane, hacker-approved lab</p></li><li><p>Hands-on demos + real-world techniques</p></li><li><p>Gain practical skills only AstralGuard Cyber Academy provides</p></li></ul><p>📍 <strong>Where:</strong> Google Meet</p><p>💡 <strong>Gear Up:</strong> Laptop, curiosity, and the mindset of a cyber ninja.</p><p><strong>Seats are limited — AstralGuard Cyber Academy is where hackers are forged. Join, participate, dominate.</strong></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/rtg-eiob-uqx\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-09-14T13:45:00Z","end":"2025-09-14T14:45:00Z","location":"Online | Meet","uid":"2qbntogg1aorr7r24tl6jlf69f@google.com"},{"title":"CTF Insider Q&A + Challenge Preview","description":"<p>🔥 Get ready for an exclusive <strong>CTF Insider Q&amp;A + Challenge Preview</strong> session! 🔥</p><p>This isn’t just another call — it’s your <strong>backstage pass</strong> to the upcoming CTF.</p><p>✅ Ask your burning questions directly to the organizers.<br>✅ Get insider insights on what to expect during the competition.<br>✅ Experience <strong>mini live challenges</strong> designed to test your skills.<br>✅ Win <strong>free tickets &amp; special discounts</strong> if you crack them!</p><p>Whether you’ve already registered or you’re still deciding, this is your chance to see why our CTF is a <strong>must-join event for every cybersecurity enthusiast.</strong></p><p>⚡ Come curious. Leave prepared. Maybe even leave with a free pass.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/igx-unst-agx\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-10-03T13:45:00Z","end":"2025-10-03T14:45:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"1m4324phsllut7lab2tj253vb8@google.com"},{"title":"⚡ FINAL SYNC: The Operatives’ Briefing","description":"<p>Operatives, this is your last transmission before the breach. During this live briefing, the Cyber Command will issue final deployment directives, mission protocols, and field security parameters. Attendance is mandatory for all active participants preparing to enter the AstralGuard Arena. 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🤔<br>This live hacking session by <strong>AstralGuard Cyber Academy</strong> is designed exactly for you!</p><p>After our recent CTF competition, many participants struggled with different stages — and now, we’re breaking it all down in a <em>live, practical hacking session.</em></p><p>💡 <strong>What’s Happening:</strong><br>One of our top students will walk everyone through the exact CTF challenges that many failed — showing:</p><ul><li><p>✅ The correct hacking approaches and tools that should have been used</p></li><li><p>⚙️ Step-by-step methods for solving each CTF stage</p></li><li><p>🧠 How to think like a hacker under real CTF pressure</p></li><li><p>🛠️ Live demos, explanations, and Q&amp;A</p></li></ul><p>🎯 <strong>Why You Should Attend:</strong></p><ul><li><p>It’s <strong>100% FREE</strong> and open to everyone</p></li><li><p>Learn what went wrong and how to avoid the same mistakes</p></li><li><p>Get <em>real hacking skills</em> that’ll boost your next CTF performance</p></li><li><p>Network with other learners and experts in the <strong>AstralGuard community</strong></p></li></ul><p>📍 <strong>Event Details:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, 16th November 2025</p></li><li><p><strong>Time:</strong> 4:00 PM EAT</p></li><li><p><strong>Venue:</strong> Online via Google Meet</p></li><li><p><strong>Host:</strong> AstralGuard Cyber Academy</p></li></ul><p>💬 <strong>For inquiries:</strong> <a>support@labs.astralguard.online</a></p><p>🌐 <strong>Join our community:</strong></p><ul><li><p>💬 <strong>Discord:</strong> <a href=\"https://discord.gg/StB6eFMUrg\" target=\"_blank\">https://discord.gg/StB6eFMUrg</a></p></li><li><p>🌐<b> CTF Arena:</b> <a href=\"https://ctf.astralguard.online\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https://ctf.astralguard.online</u></a></p></li><li><p>📱 <strong>WhatsApp Channel (Daily Cybersec Insights):</strong> <a href=\"https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb69qhtICVfrYWEHEP0c\" target=\"_blank\">https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb69qhtICVfrYWEHEP0c</a></p></li></ul><p>🧠 Come, learn, and understand <strong>why you failed</strong> — and how to <strong>hack smarter next time.</strong><br>Let’s build better hackers, together. 💻⚡</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/irf-xuqv-xnz\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-11-16T13:00:00Z","end":"2025-11-16T14:00:00Z","location":"","uid":"18tl89t4ltj20o7dlhel45i45k@google.com"},{"title":"🔥 Live Hacking Masterclass Phase 2 — Ultimate CTF Breakdown & Final Exploits","description":"<p><strong>Sunday, November 23 · 4:00 – 5:00 PM (EAT)</strong><br><strong>Venue:</strong> Online via Google Meet<br><strong>Join Link:</strong> <a href=\"https://meet.google.com/ygv-czwg-vmn\">https://meet.google.com/ygv-czwg-vmn</a></p><hr /><h2><strong>⚡ PHASE 2 IS HERE — AND WE’RE FINISHING WHAT WE STARTED.</strong></h2><p>Last Sunday, the AstralGuard Cyber Academy shook the community with a powerful Live Hacking Masterclass.<br>We cracked CTF challenges, exposed real hacking techniques, and broke down the exact exploits participants missed.</p><p>But we didn’t finish everything.</p><p><strong>And you already know… AstralGuard doesn’t leave flags behind.</strong></p><p>This Sunday, we dive into <strong>Phase 2</strong> — the final, high-intensity breakdown of all remaining CTF challenges.<br>If you missed Part 1 or got stuck during the CTF, <strong>this is your redemption session.</strong></p><hr /><h2><strong>🔥 What You’ll Experience in Phase 2</strong></h2><h3><strong>💥 Complete walkthrough of the remaining CTF challenges</strong></h3><p>We’re finishing every unsolved challenge — live.</p><h3><strong>⚙️ Real hacking tools, commands, and exploitation techniques</strong></h3><p>No theory. Just pure, practical hacking demonstrated step-by-step.</p><h3><strong>🧠 Learn how professionals think during CTF pressure</strong></h3><p>Shift your mindset from guessing… to executing.</p><h3><strong>🛠️ Advanced attack techniques explained clearly</strong></h3><p>Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners trying to level up FAST.</p><h3><strong>🎯 Q&amp;A, clarifications, and interactive learning</strong></h3><p>Ask your questions live — and get real guidance.</p><hr /><h2><strong>🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This</strong></h2><ul><li><p>100% <strong>FREE for everyone</strong></p></li><li><p>Hands-on hacking — not presentations</p></li><li><p>Build real-world techniques you can use in future CTFs</p></li><li><p>Connect with the AstralGuard community</p></li><li><p>Learn directly from one of our sharpest student hackers</p></li><li><p>Unlock the flags you previously failed to capture</p></li></ul><p>This is <strong>the final phase</strong>.<br>No repeats, no recordings, no second chances.</p><hr /><h2><strong>📍 Event Info</strong></h2><p><strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, 23rd November 2025<br><strong>Time:</strong> 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EAT<br><strong>Location:</strong> Google Meet<br><strong>Join Link:</strong> <a href=\"https://meet.google.com/ygv-czwg-vmn\">https://meet.google.com/ygv-czwg-vmn</a></p><hr /><h1><strong>🚀 Call to Action — Level Up Beyond the Session</strong></h1><h3><strong>🎓 Enroll in our Elite Offensive Web Penetration Testing Course</strong></h3><p>Become a complete offensive security professional.<br>👉 <strong><a href=\"https://academy.astralguard.online/enroll\" target=\"_blank\">https://academy.astralguard.online/enroll</a></strong></p><h3><strong>📩 For inquiries &amp; support</strong></h3><p><a>support@academy.astralguard.online</a></p><h3><strong>📱 Join our WhatsApp Channel (Daily Hacking Tools &amp; Tricks)</strong></h3><p>Stay updated with exploits, techniques, and hacker intel.<br>👉 <strong><a href=\"https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb69qhtICVfrYWEHEP0c\" target=\"_blank\">https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb69qhtICVfrYWEHEP0c</a></strong></p><hr /><h2><strong>💻 Come ready. Come focused. Come hungry.</strong></h2><p>Let’s finish the mission — and build smarter, stronger hackers together.<br><strong>See you on the battleground. ⚡</strong></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ygv-czwg-vmn\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-11-23T13:00:00Z","end":"2025-11-23T14:00:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"0ficarpp4snr016q829nb9clar@google.com"},{"title":"⚡ Cyber Threat Unmasked: How Hackers Hijack Devices With ONE Tap — Live Attack Demo!","description":"<p>Get ready for a high-energy <strong>live hacking demonstration</strong> exposing one of the most dangerous modern attack vectors — <strong>how hackers hijack devices with a single tap</strong>.</p><p>In this session, we dive deep into <strong>Drive-By Downloads</strong> and <strong>Payload Droppers</strong>, all within a safe AstralGuard lab environment. You will watch the <strong>entire attack happen LIVE</strong> — from the attacker’s perspective and the defender’s view.</p><p>Whether you're a <strong>beginner</strong>, a <strong>career changer</strong>, or a <strong>cybersecurity professional</strong>, this session delivers practical, real-world skills you can immediately apply.</p><h2><strong>🔥 What You’ll Learn</strong></h2><ul><li><p>How attackers plant malware through a single malicious link</p></li><li><p>How payload droppers work behind the scenes</p></li><li><p>How phishing messages are engineered to exploit victims</p></li><li><p>How browsers handle (and sometimes fail to stop) automatic downloads</p></li><li><p>Practical defensive techniques to detect &amp; prevent these attacks</p></li></ul><p>Expect pure <strong>hands-on hacking</strong> — no boring theory, just real cyber skills.</p><h2><strong>🕒 Time</strong></h2><p><strong>Wednesday, November 26, 2025</strong><br><strong>8:45 PM – 9:45 PM EAT</strong><br>(We start exactly on time — don’t miss the intro!)</p><h2><strong>🎥 Google Meet Joining Link</strong></h2><p>Join the live session here:<br>👉 <strong><a href=\"https://meet.google.com/brt-bmvf-yvp\">https://meet.google.com/brt-bmvf-yvp</a></strong></p><h2><strong>✔ Free &amp; Open for Everyone</strong></h2><p>This live session is 100% <strong>FREE</strong> for:</p><ul><li><p>Total beginners</p></li><li><p>Cybersecurity students</p></li><li><p>Career switchers</p></li><li><p>Professionals</p></li><li><p>Anyone curious about cybersecurity &amp; hacking</p></li></ul><h2><strong>📞 Support &amp; Assistance</strong></h2><p>For any questions or help, contact our team:<br>📧 <strong><a>support@academy.astralguard.online</a></strong></p><h2><strong>🚀 Level Up Your Skills</strong></h2><p>If you love offensive security, take the next step:<br>👉 <strong>Enroll in our Offensive Web Pentesting Course:</strong><br><a href=\"https://academy.astralguard.online/enroll\">https://academy.astralguard.online/enroll</a></p><h2><strong>💬 Join Our Community</strong></h2><p>Connect, learn, and grow with other students:<br>👉 <strong>Join our WhatsApp Group:</strong><br><a href=\"https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQTZJLgMcYHHINLYNElf6L\">https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQTZJLgMcYHHINLYNElf6L</a></p><h2><strong>📅 Never Miss Any Event</strong></h2><p>Stay updated with all trainings, live hacking sessions &amp; classes:<br>👉 <strong>Check our Academy Calendar:</strong><br><a href=\"https://academy.astralguard.online/calendar\">https://academy.astralguard.online/calendar</a></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/brt-bmvf-yvp\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-11-26T17:45:00Z","end":"2025-11-26T18:45:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"7kgn9tgt5deg0hoae1jni9an2u@google.com"},{"title":"🚀 AstralGuard Cyber Night Talk: Exploring the Future of AI & Cybersecurity 🛡️🤖","description":"<p><strong>🗓️ Date &amp; Time:</strong> Sunday, November 30 · 8:45 – 9:45 PM (Africa/Nairobi)<br><strong>📍 Google Meet:</strong> <a href=\"https://meet.google.com/kmq-uwwo-jha\">Join the video call</a></p><p>Join us for an electrifying evening exploring the world of <strong>AI, cybercrime, and the future of cybersecurity</strong>. This global session is designed for aspiring ethical hackers, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and tech innovators.</p><p><strong>What to Expect:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>AI &amp; Cybercrime (The Dark Side):</strong> Deepfake scams, automated attacks, AI-driven phishing.</p></li><li><p><strong>AI &amp; Cybersecurity (The Good Side):</strong> Smarter threat detection, AI-assisted SOC operations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Global Cybercrime Economy:</strong> Cross-border hacker networks and Cybercrime-as-a-Service.</p></li><li><p><strong>Future of Cybersecurity (2025–2030):</strong> Autonomous AI defense systems, emerging job roles.</p></li><li><p><strong>Why Ethical Hackers Matter:</strong> Scaling attacks demand more global talent.</p></li><li><p><strong>Staying Safe in the AI Era:</strong> Strong authentication, spotting AI-generated scams.</p></li><li><p><strong>Community Call to Action:</strong> Share knowledge, train new ethical hackers worldwide.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Questions or Support:</strong><br>📧 Email: <strong><a>support@academy.astralguard.online</a></strong><br>💬 Join our WhatsApp community: <a href=\"https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQTZJLgMcYHHINLYNElf6L\">https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQTZJLgMcYHHINLYNElf6L</a></p><p><strong>Level up your ethical hacking skills:</strong><br>🎓 Enroll in our courses: <a href=\"https://academy.astralguard.online/course-details\">https://academy.astralguard.online/course-details</a></p><p><strong>Stay updated with all AstralGuard events:</strong><br>📅 Check our calendar daily: <a href=\"https://academy.astralguard.online/calendar\">https://academy.astralguard.online/calendar</a></p><p>Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and elevate your cybersecurity game!</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/kmq-uwwo-jha\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-11-30T17:45:00Z","end":"2025-11-30T18:45:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"3a3abqan9eaa9r0ckhcevta69k@google.com"},{"title":"🔥DEFENSE DAY: INCIDENT RESPONSE, DIGITAL FORENSICS & ATTACK RECONSTRUCTION","description":"<p>🛡️ <strong>YESTERDAY WE ATTACKED.<br>TONIGHT… WE DEFEND.</strong></p><p>Yesterday, our warriors stepped into the mind of the adversary — exploiting vulnerabilities, crafting payloads, evading detection, and understanding the attacker's craft.</p><p>But an AstralGuard operative must master <strong>both sides of the battlefield.</strong></p><p>Tonight, we switch roles.<br>Tonight, we open the gates to the <strong>Cyber Defense Command Center.</strong></p><p>🔥 <strong>DEFENSE MODE ACTIVATED</strong></p><p>Prepare to learn:</p><h3>🧭 <strong>Incident Response (IR)</strong></h3><ul><li><p>How defenders detect intrusions</p></li><li><p>Identifying attacker behaviors in real time</p></li><li><p>Understanding attacker TTPs &amp; MITRE ATT&amp;CK mappings</p></li></ul><h3>🔍 <strong>Digital Forensics (DFIR)</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Log interpretation</p></li><li><p>Reconstructing attacker actions</p></li><li><p>Tracing payload execution</p></li><li><p>Understanding what succeeded, failed, and WHY</p></li></ul><h3>📝 <strong>Log Analysis Mastery</strong></h3><ul><li><p>HTTP logs</p></li><li><p>Exploit traces</p></li><li><p>Backdoor indicators</p></li><li><p>Forensic reasoning</p></li></ul><h3>🧠 <strong>Attack Reconstruction</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Step-by-step rebuilding of the entire attack chain</p></li><li><p>How to identify exploitation patterns</p></li><li><p>How to determine root cause</p></li><li><p>How to validate integrity of the system</p></li></ul><p>This is the skillset that turns students into <strong>elite defenders, SOC analysts, IR specialists, and forensic investigators.</strong></p><p>💥 <strong>WHY YOU MUST ATTEND</strong><br>Because in the real world, knowing how to attack is power —<br>but knowing how to <strong>detect, understand, and counter an attack</strong> is <em>domination.</em></p><p>✔ Become the analyst who can break AND defend<br>✔ Learn how real DFIR analysts track intrusions<br>✔ Train with real attack logs, real cases, real tools<br>✔ Gain skills used in SOC teams, CERT teams &amp; 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Practice. Exploit ethically. Defend like a beast.<br>This session will push your cybersecurity knowledge to the next level — <strong>see you on the battlefield!</strong> ⚔️💥</p><u></u>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tdt-yxrf-knz\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-12-07T13:45:00Z","end":"2025-12-07T14:45:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"275qlfb96ghdftt0clq02t0nv8@google.com"},{"title":"🔥 🚨 MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨\nCyber warriors, this Sunday we’re going FULL RED-TEAM MODE!","description":"💥 Red-Team Live – CSRF GET Exploit in Action!\nThis isn’t just another session — it’s a guaranteed LEVEL-UP for anyone serious about ethical hacking, bug hunting, or web app security.\nMiss it and you’ll hear about it from those who didn’t. 👀⚔️\n\n⚡ EVENT DETAILS\n\n📅 Sunday, Dec 7\n⏰ 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (EAT)\n🎥 Google Meet\n🔗 Join: https://meet.google.com/tdt-yxrf-knz\n\n🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT\n\n⚡ Live CSRF GET exploitation\n⚡ Real attack breakdowns\n⚡ Red-team insights you won’t find on YouTube\n⚡ Instant, practical skill upgrades\n\n🧠 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n\nEthical hackers, students, developers, cyber enthusiasts —\nAnyone ready to stop being curious and start being dangerous (ethically).\n\n🔥 Pull up. Show up. Level up.\nThis session will sharpen your skills and mindset — see you inside! 💻⚔️🔥\n\n📌 Never miss an event:\nhttps://academy.astralguard.online/calendar\n\n📚 Enroll & boost your skills further:\nhttps://academy.astralguard.online/course-details","start":"2025-12-12T13:45:15Z","end":"2025-12-14T15:00:15Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"ccojgdhlc4r62bb26oojcb9k6sp3cb9p6sp3cbb46hj30ohh6orjgpb1c8@google.com"},{"title":"🔥 🚨 MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 Cyber warriors, this Sunday we’re going FULL RED-TEAM MODE!","description":"💥 Red-Team Live – CSRF GET Exploit in Action!\n\n This isn’t just another session — it’s a guaranteed LEVEL-UP for anyone serious about ethical hacking, bug hunting, or web app security.\n\nMiss it and you’ll hear about it from those who didn’t. 👀⚔️ \n\n⚡ EVENT DETAILS \n\n📅 FRIDAY, Dec 19 ⏰ 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (EAT) \n\n🎥 Google Meet 🔗 Join: https://meet.google.com/xcr-foyu-ivj \n\n🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT\n\n ⚡ Live CSRF GET exploitation \n\n⚡ Real attack breakdowns \n\n⚡ Red-team insights you won’t find on YouTube \n\n⚡ Instant, practical skill upgrades\n\n 🧠 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? \n\nEthical hackers, students, developers, cyber enthusiasts \n\n— Anyone ready to stop being curious and start being dangerous (ethically). 🔥 Pull up. Show up. Level up. \n\nThis session will sharpen your skills and mindset \n\n— see you inside! 💻⚔️🔥\n\n 📌 Never miss an event: https://academy.astralguard.online/calendar \n\n📚 Enroll & boost your skills further: https://academy.astralguard.online/course-details\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xcr-foyu-ivj\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2025-12-19T13:45:00Z","end":"2025-12-19T14:45:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"3iffgtkv2ksc1uks98ie86a7h0@google.com"},{"title":"AstralGuard Cyber Academy — Student Orientation & Onboarding Session","description":"<p>AstralGuard Cyber Academy — Student Orientation &amp; Onboarding Session</p><p>This mandatory orientation session is designed to officially onboard students into the AstralGuard Offensive Web Penetration Testing Bootcamp starting on 20th January 2026.</p><p>During this session, students will be guided through the AstralGuard learning environment and introduced to the structure, expectations, and standards of the bootcamp. 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This session is perfect for anyone curious about ethical hacking – whether you are a beginner or already have some experience.</p><p><strong>In this session, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How to identify and exploit <strong>SQL Injection vulnerabilities</strong></p></li><li><p>Techniques to <strong>intercept, analyze, and modify server responses</strong> using <strong>Burp Suite</strong></p></li><li><p>Real-world tips from experienced ethical hackers</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why you should join:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Completely free for everyone</p></li><li><p>Ask questions and get guidance live from expert instructors</p></li><li><p>Gain practical skills you can apply immediately</p></li><li><p>Become part of the growing AstralGuard Cyber Academy community</p></li></ul><p>🔗 <strong>Register now:</strong> <a href=\"https://forms.gle/8haJtbTXaiR1a3tFA\" target=\"_blank\">https://forms.gle/8haJtbTXaiR1a3tFA</a></p><p>Come ready to learn, explore, and level up your cybersecurity skills – no payment required!</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ojt-jjev-xot\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-02-24T13:00:00Z","end":"2026-02-24T14:00:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"698lvt0ig86hau9euvercqb5rb@google.com"},{"title":"🔥 LIVE COMMUNITY SESSION: Mastering User Enumeration (Free for Everyone!) 🔥","description":"<p>🔥 <strong>LIVE COMMUNITY SESSION: Mastering User Enumeration (Free for Everyone!)</strong> 🔥</p><p>📅 <strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, 1st March 2026<br>⏰ <strong>Time:</strong> 4:45 PM (EAT)<br>🌍 <strong>Time Zone:</strong> Africa/Nairobi<br>💻 <strong>Platform:</strong> Google Meet</p><p>🔗 <strong>Join Here:</strong><br>👉 <a href=\"https://meet.google.com/nuj-nxwj-pfj\">https://meet.google.com/nuj-nxwj-pfj</a></p><hr /><p>🚀 <strong>Tonight We Go Deep Into User Enumeration!</strong></p><p>This is a <strong>FREE cybersecurity community session</strong> where we break down:</p><p>✅ What User Enumeration is<br>✅ How attackers discover valid usernames<br>✅ Practical user enumeration techniques in web apps<br>✅ Real-world scenarios from penetration testing<br>✅ How to properly defend against it</p><p>Whether you're a beginner or already in the game — this session will sharpen your recon skills.</p><p>💡 No registration. No payment. Just show up ready to learn.</p><p>Tell a friend. Share in your groups. 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This session will set the foundation for your success in the Practical Web Hacking program.</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> If you have any questions or need clarification before the session, please contact the Academic Coordination Team via email.</p><p>We look forward to your attendance and engagement!<br></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nyu-kwoa-ynx\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-03-04T11:00:00Z","end":"2026-03-04T12:00:00Z","location":"","uid":"0odom8nskhhaarn1k77devjvi7@google.com"},{"title":"[PUBLIC] SSH Exploitation & Remote Access Attacks","description":"🔐 Free Live Hacking Session — Open to Everyone\n\nEver wondered how attackers break into systems through SSH? \nCome find out — live, hands-on, no fluff.\n\nIn this session we'll walk through real SSH exploitation techniques \nused by hackers in the wild. You'll see exactly how remote access \ngets compromised and what it looks like from the attacker's perspective.\n\n\n📅 Date: Monday, March 9 2026\n\n🕐 Time: 4:30 PM EAT\n\n\n✅ Completely free — no registration fee, no catch\n\n✅ Open to all — beginners welcome\n\n✅ Live & hands-on — not just slides\n\nWhether you're just getting into cybersecurity or already in the field, \nthis is a session worth showing up for.\n\n— AstralGuard Cyber Academy\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/cox-gaap-ppp\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-03-09T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-03-09T14:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"2s7ni6iei0eshhqmm8jmgd5du2@google.com"},{"title":"[PUBLIC] SSH Exploitation & Remote Access Attacks","description":"🔐 Free Live Hacking Session — Open to Everyone<br><br>Ever wondered how attackers break into systems through SSH?<br>Come find out — live, hands-on, no fluff.<br><br>In this session we&#39;ll walk through real SSH exploitation techniques<br>used by hackers in the wild. 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Late entry may result in missed content.<br><br>Date: Saturday, 14th March 2026 <br><br>Time: 4:30 PM EAT</b><br><br>AstralGuard Cyber Academy | Train. Defend. 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Come practice. Start your bug bounty journey.</strong></p><p>👉 Reserve your spot &amp; get session updates:<br><a href=\"https://academy.astralguard.online/calendar\">https://academy.astralguard.online/calendar</a></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/zxw-rqko-tvs\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-03-15T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-03-15T14:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"1a86qccd2eec6r80f9vj8c7g2q@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] Cookie Theft via XSS","description":"<p>Dear <b>Students</b>,</p><p>We are excited to announce a <strong>live session on Cookie Theft via XSS</strong>.</p><p><strong>⚠️ Note:</strong> This session is <strong>strictly for enrolled students only</strong>.</p><p>Join us as we explore practical techniques and defenses related to cookie theft in web applications. This is a hands-on session, so make sure you are ready to learn and participate!</p><p>Stay tuned and mark your calendars.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qdd-fhqx-pzt\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-03-16T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-03-16T14:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"69r3pkaptl0dec3npvq1jvhpl5@google.com"},{"title":"[PUBLIC] [STUDENTS] XSS Exploitation & Session Hijacking LIve Demo","description":"<p><strong>📅 SUNDAY, 22nd MARCH 2026 | ⏰ 4:30 PM EAT | 💸 FREE</strong></p><p><strong>NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM 19TH MARCH TO 22nd MARCH 2026</strong></p><p>Beginner or pro — it doesn't matter. If you're not breaking things, you're not learning. This is a live, hands-on hacking session where you will stop reading about XSS and actually DO it.</p><p>We're talking real payloads, real cookie theft, real session hijacking — in a safe lab environment built for exactly this.</p><p>Bug bounty hunters, pentesters, developers, or just someone who wants to understand how the web gets hacked — <strong>this one's for you.</strong></p><p><strong>What you're walking away with:</strong>🔥 Hands-on XSS exploitation experience🔥 Cookie stealing &amp; session hijacking skills🔥 A FREE Lab Handbook on XSS exploitation you can keep and reference forever🔥 Practical knowledge you can use from day one</p><p>No slides. No theory dumps. Pure practical.</p><p><strong>It's FREE. No excuses.</strong></p><p>Train. Defend. 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No Theory Dumps.</strong></h2><p>Just real attacks.<br>Real exploitation.<br>Real skills.</p><br><h2>🚨 <strong>Spots are limited. Don’t miss this.</strong></h2><p><strong>Train. Exploit. Dominate. 💀</strong></p><u></u></div>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ofm-ftkm-ccj\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-03-25T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-03-25T14:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"7pfj04r2b35dm4lcviufdhclb8@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] [PUBLIC] 🚀 Host Header Injection Attack Chaining – Live Session","description":"<p>This is not your typical theory session.</p><p>In today’s live training, we go deep into <strong>Host Header Injection Attack Chaining</strong>  and take it further by exploiting real application logic to perform <strong>password reset poisoning</strong>.</p><p>You will learn how attackers:</p><ul><li>Manipulate Host headers to influence backend behavior</li><li>Poison password reset functionality</li><li>Capture reset tokens</li><li>Take over user accounts</li></ul><p>This is <strong>advanced, real-world attack methodology</strong> — the kind of skill you won’t find in typical tutorials.</p><p>💻 Expect:</p><ul><li>Live demonstrations</li><li>Step-by-step exploitation</li><li>Deep understanding of attack chaining</li></ul><p>⚠️ <strong>Important Notice</strong><br>This session is <strong>strictly for enrolled students only</strong>.<br>If you are not enrolled in the program, please do not attempt to join.</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 Come ready to think like an attacker.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nxa-mweo-zrg\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-04-01T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-04-01T14:30:00Z","location":"Classroom | BigBlueButton","uid":"2631ea2crqgv7qg14n4j2gnmc3@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] Attacking Password Reset Tokens | Live Session","description":"<p>This is not your typical theory session.</p><p>In today's live training, we go deep into Attacking Password Reset Tokens and walk through a complete account takeover from start to finish — using nothing but a target email address and a weak reset implementation.</p><p>You will learn how attackers:</p><ul><li>Discover and analyse password reset endpoints using the browser and Burp Suite</li><li>Identify required parameters and test for security controls</li><li>Recognise when a token is weak enough to brute force</li><li>Use ffuf to enumerate a numeric reset token at speed</li><li>Take full control of a target account without ever knowing the password</li></ul><p>This is practical, real-world attack methodology executed live in a controlled lab environment.</p><p>💻 Expect:</p><ul><li>Live demonstrations from recon to takeover</li><li>Step-by-step exploitation with full explanation</li><li>A breakdown of every vulnerability that made the attack possible and how to fix each one</li></ul><p>⚠️ Important Notice: This session is strictly for enrolled students only. If you are not enrolled in the program, please do not attempt to join. All techniques demonstrated are practised exclusively within the AstralGuard authorised lab environment.</p><p>🔥 Come ready to think like an attacker.</p><p>AstralGuard Cyber Academy — Students Only</p>","start":"2026-04-02T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-04-02T15:00:00Z","location":"Classroom | BigBlueButton","uid":"55vir8h1n31co4dpvmgudr0qft@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] Two-Factor Authentication Bypass | Live Session","description":"About This Event\n\nThis is not your typical theory session.\n\nYou set up 2FA and assumed you were protected. Today we prove that assumption wrong.\n\nIn today's live training, we go deep into Two-Factor Authentication Bypass and walk through a complete authentication takeover from start to finish — no password required, no physical device needed, just a weak implementation and the right methodology.\n\nYou will learn how attackers:\n* Intercept and analyse 2FA flows using Burp Suite\n* Identify logic flaws that allow the 2FA step to be skipped entirely\n* Manipulate server responses to bypass authentication controls\n* Brute force weak numeric OTPs using ffuf at speed\n* Exploit poor session handling to gain full account access\n\nThis is practical, real-world offensive methodology executed live in a controlled lab environment.\n\n💻 Expect:\n* Live demonstrations from recon to full authentication bypass\n* Step-by-step exploitation with full breakdown at every stage\n* A teardown of every vulnerability that made the bypass possible and how to fix each one\n\n⚠️ Important Notice: This session is strictly for enrolled students only. If you are not enrolled in the program, please do not attempt to join. All techniques demonstrated are practised exclusively within the AstralGuard authorised lab environment.\n\n🔥 Come ready to think like an attacker.\n\nAstralGuard Cyber Academy — Students Only","start":"2026-04-03T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-04-03T15:00:00Z","location":"Classroom | BigBlueButton","uid":"13b0jdie86gm0ppbhf95o1pbm5@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] Cross-Site Request Forgery  Attack Chaining | Live Session","description":"<p>This is not your typical theory session.</p><p>You enabled CSRF tokens and assumed you were protected. Today we prove that assumption wrong.</p><p>In today's live training, we go deep into Cross-Site Request Forgery Attack Chaining  and walk through how a single misplaced trust can be weaponised into a full account takeover, privilege escalation, or silent data manipulation  all triggered by one click from the victim.</p><p>You will learn how attackers:</p><ul><li>Intercept and analyse state-changing requests using Burp Suite to identify CSRF vulnerabilities</li><li>Bypass weak or missing CSRF token protections through request forgery</li><li>Chain CSRF with XSS, IDOR, and logic flaws to turn low-severity findings into critical exploits</li><li>Force authenticated users into performing actions they never initiated — without them ever knowing</li><li>Escalate a simple forged request into full application compromise</li></ul><p>This is practical, real-world offensive methodology executed live in a controlled lab environment.</p><p><b>💻 Expect:</b></p><ul><li>Live demonstrations from recon to full attack chain execution</li><li>Step-by-step exploitation with complete breakdown at every stage</li><li>A teardown of every vulnerability that made the chain possible and how to fix each one</li></ul><p>⚠️ <b>Important Notice:</b> This session is strictly for enrolled students only. If you are not enrolled in the program, please do not attempt to join. All techniques demonstrated are practised exclusively within the AstralGuard authorised lab environment.</p><p>🔥 Come ready to think like an attacker. </p><p>One click. Full compromise. Let's get into it.</p><p>AstralGuard Cyber Academy — Students Only</p>","start":"2026-04-04T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-04-04T15:00:00Z","location":"Classroom | BigBlueButton","uid":"4e1pe58u6b4u009ekvhsn4ab97@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] Cross-Site Scripting Attack Chaining | Live Session","description":"<p>This is not your typical theory session.</p><p>You sanitised your inputs and assumed you were protected. 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If you are not enrolled in the program, please do not attempt to join. </p><p>All techniques demonstrated are practised exclusively within the AstralGuard authorised lab environment.</p><p>🔥 Come ready to think like an attacker.One payload. Full compromise. Let's get into it.</p><p>AstralGuard Cyber Academy — Students Only</p>","start":"2026-04-05T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-04-05T15:00:00Z","location":"Classroom | BigBlueButton","uid":"52sdhfcf8po53pjg2l9huf23mg@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] Vulnerability Disclosure & Professional Reporting","description":"<p>This is where most students stop  and where professionals stand out.</p><p>You can find vulnerabilities. But if you cannot clearly document and communicate them, they lose impact in real-world security environments.</p><p>In today’s live training, we shift from exploitation to <strong>professional vulnerability reporting</strong>  learning how to turn technical findings into structured, actionable reports that developers, security teams, and bug bounty platforms can actually work with.</p><p>You will learn how to:</p><ul><li>Write clear, professional vulnerability reports with proper structure</li><li>Document reproduction steps in a way that is easy to verify</li><li>Translate technical impact into real-world security and business risk</li><li>Identify severity and understand how organizations prioritize reports</li><li>Apply responsible disclosure practices used in real bug bounty workflows</li></ul><p>💻 Expect:</p><ul><li>Real examples of strong vs weak vulnerability reports</li><li>Step-by-step breakdown of how a proper report is built</li><li>Common mistakes that lead to rejected submissions</li><li>How to present findings like a security researcher, not just a student</li></ul><p>⚠️<b> Important Notice:</b> This session is strictly for enrolled students only. If you are not enrolled in the program, please do not attempt to join.</p><p>All activities are conducted within the AstralGuard authorised lab environment.</p><p>🔥 Today is not about finding the bug  it’s about making it matter.</p><p>AstralGuard Cyber Academy — Students Only</p>","start":"2026-04-06T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-04-06T15:00:00Z","location":"Classroom | BigBlueButton","uid":"0s773l3tipnjkhpv2ukji4ep9d@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attack Chaining","description":"<p>This is where everything comes together  and where the real danger of XSS becomes clear.</p><p>You know how to find vulnerabilities. Today we show you how attackers chain XSS with other weaknesses to turn a simple script injection into a full account takeover.</p><p>In today's live training, we move beyond basic XSS and into attack chaining  learning how Reflected, Stored, and DOM-based XSS serve as entry points for multi-stage exploits that security teams classify as critical severity.</p><p>You will learn how to:</p><ul><li>Identify and exploit all three types of XSS in real-world contexts</li><li>Chain XSS with CSRF, IDOR, and session hijacking for maximum impact</li><li>Bypass Content Security Policy (CSP) protections</li><li>Escalate a low-severity injection into a full account compromise</li><li>Understand how defenders mitigate XSS chains and how attackers work around them</li></ul><p>💻 Expect:</p><ul><li>Live attack chain demonstrations from injection to account takeover</li><li>Step-by-step breakdown of how chains are built and escalated</li><li>Real examples of XSS reports that went from low to critical severity</li><li>How to think like an attacker when a single payload is not enough</li></ul><p>⚠️ Important Notice: This session is strictly for enrolled students only. If you are not enrolled in the program, please do not attempt to join.</p><p>All activities are conducted within the AstralGuard authorised lab environment.</p><p>🔥 Today is not about finding the bug  it's about showing how far one vulnerability can really go.</p><p>AstralGuard Cyber Academy — Students Only</p>","start":"2026-04-07T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-04-07T15:00:00Z","location":"Classroom | BigBlueButton","uid":"0tc1lln2k0qat9fjnb1qmikkt7@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] Final Examination Reminder — Mandatory Attendance","description":"<p>This is a reminder that the <strong>Final Examination</strong> will take place as scheduled:</p><p>📅 <strong>Start:</strong> 13th April 2026 — 11:00 AM (EAT)<br>📅 <strong>End:</strong> 15th April 2026 — 5:00 PM (EAT)</p><h3>⚙️ <strong>Pre-Exam Requirements</strong></h3><p>Before the exam begins, ensure the following:</p><p>• Your lab environment is fully functional and accessible<br>• All required tools and setups have been tested in advance<br>• Any technical issues are reported <strong>before</strong> the exam start time</p><p>⚠️ <em>No technical support will be provided during the exam window.</em></p><h3>🔐 <strong>Mandatory NDA Compliance</strong></h3><p>All students must complete and sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to the exam.</p><p>🔗 <a href=\"https://form.jotform.com/253075221519049\">https://form.jotform.com/253075221519049</a></p><p>❗ <strong>No NDA = No Access = No Exceptions</strong></p><h3>🛡 <strong>Important Notice</strong></h3><p>This is a controlled assessment environment. Professional conduct is expected at all times.</p><p>Lab access may be restricted during the examination period.</p><h3>🚨 <strong>Final Reminder</strong></h3><p>Prepare early. Verify your setup. Act responsibly.</p><p>Failure to comply with the requirements may result in disqualification from the exam.</p><p></p>","start":"2026-04-13T08:00:00Z","end":"2026-04-13T09:00:00Z","location":"Lab Environment","uid":"4cjols6cuenfqtc3a39p3fl677@google.com"},{"title":"[PUBLIC] [STUDENTS] 🚀 Welcome to OFFSEC-LAB — Our New Home for Free Cybersecurity Training","description":"<p>We’ve been running free community cybersecurity sessions for a while now  and we’re excited to announce that we’ve officially moved to a more powerful and flexible environment: <br><strong><br>OFFSEC-LAB</strong>.</p><p>OFFSEC-LAB is still completely free for everyone, but now it gives us something much better — a dedicated space for structured learning, real-time collaboration, live demonstrations, and hands-on offensive security practice in a more interactive environment.</p><p>This is where learning becomes practical.</p><p>Inside OFFSEC-LAB, we will be able to:</p><ul><li>Run live cybersecurity training sessions</li><li>Collaborate in real time with other learners</li><li>Demonstrate real attack and defense scenarios</li><li>Host interactive lab-based learning experiences</li></ul><h2><strong>🔓 How to Join OFFSEC-LAB</strong></h2><p>There are <strong>two simple ways</strong> to join:</p><h3><strong>1️⃣ If you do NOT have a Canvas account yet</strong></h3><ol><li>Go to: <a href=\"https://canvas.instructure.com/register\">https://canvas.instructure.com/register</a></li><li>Sign up as a <strong>Student</strong> (important: do NOT select Teacher, or you may not access the lab properly)</li><li>When prompted for a course code, enter: <strong>DG6LYK</strong></li><li>Complete registration — you will be added to OFFSEC-LAB</li></ol><h3><strong>2️⃣ If you already have a Canvas account</strong></h3><p>Simply go directly to:<br>👉 <a href=\"https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/DG6LYK\">https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/DG6LYK</a><br>and you will be enrolled instantly into the OFFSEC-LAB.</p><h2><strong>⚠️ Important Note</strong></h2><p>When you first enter the lab, it may look empty or inactive  don’t worry. This is normal.</p><p>Live sessions, conferences, and hands-on activities will be scheduled and appear soon. This is a growing, active training environment, not a static course.</p><p>We’re excited to have you inside OFFSEC-LAB.</p><p>This is where your practical cybersecurity journey begins  let’s build skills that actually matter in the real world.</p>","start":"2026-04-29T13:00:00Z","end":"2026-04-29T14:00:00Z","location":"Canvas Instructure","uid":"4sh5h4cgqlg5ieiesm4sul8ibp@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] [PUBLIC] HTTP Uncovered — The Web Fundamentals Every Hacker Must Know","description":"<p>We have been running free live hacking sessions for a while now and the community has been growing. To give you a better experience, more collaboration, proper labs, and a space built for serious learning, we have moved everything to our official platform  the OFFSEC-LAB on BigBlueButton inside Canvas.</p><p>This is not just an upgrade. It is a whole new level.</p><p>On 3 May 2026 at 4:30 PM EAT we are going live with HTTP Uncovered, a free hands-on session that will completely change how you think about web applications. We are talking HTTP methods, request and response headers, URLs vs URIs, how browsers really talk to servers, and the exact mistakes developers make that hackers exploit every single day. Every concept demonstrated live. A handbook dropped at the end. A full Q&amp;A to close it out.</p><p>No paywall. No fee. Just pure knowledge.</p><p>But here is the thing. This session is hosted exclusively inside the OFFSEC-LAB. If you are not in the lab you will not be able to attend. Period.</p><p>Joining takes less than 2 minutes. Here is how:</p><p>If you do not have a Canvas account yet, go to <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://canvas.instructure.com/register&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw0I6ykrXnJhzMxTOh3_9GoP\" target=\"_blank\">https://canvas.instructure.com/register</a> and sign up as a Student. Do not select Teacher or you will not access the lab correctly. When asked for a course code enter <b>DG6LYK </b>and complete your registration. You are in.</p><p>If you already have a Canvas account just go straight to <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/DG6LYK&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw2TdH1QvvA4BbInl4FhXe4G\" target=\"_blank\">https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/DG6LYK</a> and you will be enrolled instantly.</p><p>Do not wait. Join the OFFSEC-LAB today, lock in your spot, and we will see you on Saturday 3 May at 4:30 PM EAT sharp.</p><p>The session is free. The knowledge is priceless. 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You do not need any experience to attend. Just show up.</p><p>By the end of this session you will know how investigators verify evidence integrity, how hidden data gets buried inside ordinary image files, how steganography is detected and cracked open, and how encryption is used to conceal a payload. You will see all of it happen live in real time.</p><p>This is NOT happening on Google Meet. 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The session represents another important milestone in the project's commitment to delivering a secure, reliable, and trustworthy web application environment.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nbp-vukk-rtz\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-06-19T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-06-19T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE - SESSION","uid":"71e56ighjsddeivc58vdkvephg@google.com"},{"title":"WEB APPLICATION PRE-ROLLOUT SECURITY ASSESSMENT – SESSION 3: API SECURITY & RATE LIMITING VALIDATION","description":"<h3><strong>WEB APPLICATION PRE-ROLLOUT SECURITY ASSESSMENT – SESSION 3: API SECURITY &amp; RATE LIMITING VALIDATION</strong></h3><p>This session continues the practical phase of the Web Application Pre-Rollout Security Assessment Project, focusing on API Security &amp; Rate Limiting Validation. 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The assessment will include verifying authentication requirements across API endpoints, testing the application's ability to detect and respond to repeated requests, and identifying any information disclosure issues that may facilitate account enumeration or brute-force attacks.</p><p>The findings from this assessment will contribute to strengthening the application's security posture, improving protection against unauthorized access and automated attacks, and ensuring that the API infrastructure is secure, reliable, and resilient before public deployment. 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The objective is to evaluate the application's ability to detect, monitor, and record security events that may indicate malicious activity, abuse, or unauthorized access attempts.</p><p>During this practical session, participants will conduct hands-on monitoring activities, reviewing authentication events, API abuse indicators, access control violations, and audit logs. The assessment will include identifying suspicious login activity, validating rate-limit monitoring, testing access control enforcement, and assessing whether security-relevant actions are properly captured within the application's logging and monitoring systems.</p><p>The findings from this assessment will help improve threat visibility, strengthen detection capabilities, and enhance the organization's ability to identify and respond to security incidents. This session represents another important milestone in ensuring the application is secure, observable, and resilient before public deployment.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/uyj-usxf-rxf\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-06-25T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-06-25T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE- SESSION","uid":"005iu9ucgmn1dhi7nmdd1akjuh@google.com"},{"title":"WEB APPLICATION PRE-ROLLOUT SECURITY ASSESSMENT – ENROLLA ADVANCED TESTING SESSION","description":"<p>Our assessment of the Enrolla platform continues as we move deeper into identifying security weaknesses and validating application behavior under real-world testing scenarios. 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Participants will conduct hands-on penetration testing to identify, validate, and document additional security vulnerabilities across application functionality, APIs, authentication mechanisms, authorization controls, input validation, and business logic.</p><p>The session will also focus on vulnerability verification, evidence collection, and the development of professional vulnerability reports that clearly communicate identified security risks and recommended remediation measures.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qaq-imtk-weg\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-06-29T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-06-29T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE - SESSION","uid":"5p0dv4ij5k8mq5ql6e31td447q@google.com"},{"title":"BYPASSING LOGIN PAGES THROUGH BRUTE-FORCE ATTACKS USING FFUF","description":"<p>This practical session introduces participants to the use of <strong>ffuf</strong> for assessing the security of web application login pages. 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The focus will be on analyzing application behavior, verifying findings, and strengthening practical penetration testing skills through real-world testing scenarios.\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hqc-kvus-gbd\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-02T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-02T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE - SESSION","uid":"0305tqhebab9gqnabggdr0s1gv@google.com"},{"title":"WEB APPLICATION PRE-ROLLOUT SECURITY ASSESSMENT – SESSION: DNS SECURITY ASSESSMENT","description":"<p>This session continues the practical phase of the Web Application Pre-Rollout Security Assessment Project, focusing on <strong>DNS Security Assessment</strong>. 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The assessment will also identify detection gaps, verify that security events are properly logged, and evaluate whether suspicious activities can be identified and investigated in real time.</p><p>The findings from this assessment will help strengthen the application's monitoring and detection capabilities, improve visibility into security events, and ensure the environment is better prepared to identify and respond to threats before public deployment.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/uer-qujj-fhg\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-07T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-07T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE - SESSION","uid":"4qchj1li5lf83jumgec59oc2dh@google.com"},{"title":"Solving the Operation Vantablack – Digital Forensics CTF","description":"<p>In today's practical session, we'll work together to solve the <strong>Operation Vantablack</strong> Digital Forensics CTF challenge. 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Participants will perform hands-on testing to identify security weaknesses, validate application behavior, and document findings to help improve the application's security before public deployment.\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/aur-wiui-zkj\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-09T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-09T16:00:00Z","location":"","uid":"6m98ab48404mhrppouneej0p19@google.com"},{"title":"WEB APPLICATION PRE-ROLLOUT SECURITY ASSESSMENT – THREAT INTELLIGENCE & VULNERABILITY RESEARCH","description":"<p>This session continues the practical phase of the <strong>Web Application Pre-Rollout Security Assessment Project</strong>, focusing on <strong>Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Research</strong>. The objective is to identify known vulnerabilities, review published exploits, and analyze threat actor techniques that may affect the application's technology stack.</p><p>During this practical session, participants will research CVEs, examine threat intelligence sources, and assess whether known attack techniques are relevant to the current assessment target. The findings will help guide security testing, improve risk awareness, and ensure the application is evaluated against current real-world threats before public deployment</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hwa-wycx-erm\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-10T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-10T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE - SESSION","uid":"72ktc46pgtre0nte1jjajuvp8m@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] [PUBLIC] 🖤 OPERATION VANTABLACK – FREE COMMUNITY CTF WALKTHROUGH","description":"<p> Join us for a <strong>free, hands-on community CTF walkthrough</strong> as we solve <strong>Operation Vantablack</strong> from start to finish. Together, we'll investigate suspicious files, uncover hidden data, crack protected archives, analyze documents and audio, and follow the complete chain of evidence using practical forensic techniques.</p><p>🎯 <strong>Want to try the challenge your self?</strong><br><strong>CTF:</strong> <a href=\"https://ctf.astralguard.online/events/operation-vantablack\" target=\"_blank\">https://ctf.astralguard.online/events/operation-vantablack</a></p><p>🎉 <strong>This session is FREE and open to everyone</strong>—whether you're just starting in cybersecurity or looking to strengthen your practical DFIR and CTF skills.</p><p>💬 <strong>Join our Discord community:</strong> <a href=\"https://discord.gg/z4VhJXcFQ\" target=\"_blank\">https://discord.gg/z4VhJXcFQ</a></p><p>Become part of our growing cybersecurity community to access free learning sessions, practical demonstrations, CTFs, discussions, and opportunities to learn alongside fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts.</p><p><strong>We look forward to investigating with you!</strong> 🕵️</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/pnr-dsan-tzj\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-11T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-11T15:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE - SESSION","uid":"1c6rjd7t393prk4gv4vppc0q0n@google.com"},{"title":"MULTI-STAGE CTF CHALLENGE – REGISTRATION & BRIEFING SESSION","description":"<p>This session will introduce participants to the upcoming <strong>Multi-Stage Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge</strong> and guide them through the registration process. Participants will receive an overview of the competition, understand the challenge structure, and complete the required registration by submitting their CTF handle and email address for access provisioning.</p><p>The session will also cover participation guidelines, account setup, and important information to ensure everyone is ready before the challenge begins.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ypf-mctr-onk\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-13T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-13T15:00:00Z","location":"","uid":"51mh8hns0uk22r3qpfk4memn29@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] [PUBLIC] FREE COMMUNITY SESSION: FILE UPLOAD ATTACKS — NULL BYTE INJECTION, DOUBLE EXTENSIONS & RCE","description":"<p dir=\"ltr\">About This Session</p><p dir=\"ltr\">File upload functionality is one of the most common  and most dangerous attack surfaces in modern web applications. A single misconfigured filter or a poorly anchored validation regex can be the difference between a harmless image upload and full Remote Code Execution (RCE).</p><p dir=\"ltr\">In this hands-on technical session, AstralGuard walks through how file upload mechanisms can be abused in real server environments  from the initial bypass all the way to server-level compromise  and, just as importantly, how developers can prevent it.</p><p dir=\"ltr\">What We'll Cover</p><br><p dir=\"ltr\">Double Extension Attacks  how filename parsing and handler regex logic can be tricked into executing malicious files disguised with legitimate-looking extensions (e.g. .php.jpg)</p><p dir=\"ltr\">Null Byte Injection  the legacy technique that exploited string-termination behavior in older PHP versions, and why understanding it still matters for secure coding today</p><p dir=\"ltr\">From Upload to RCE  the full exploitation chain: bypassing validation, achieving code execution, and what that access can escalate to on an unhardened server</p><p dir=\"ltr\">Common Developer Mistakes  blacklist vs. whitelist validation, MIME-type trust issues, misconfigured web server handler mappings, and other real patterns that lead to these vulnerabilities in production</p><p dir=\"ltr\">Defensive Engineering  practical mitigations: proper extension whitelisting, content-type verification, open_basedir and disable_functions hardening, isolated upload storage, and secure server configuration</p><br><p dir=\"ltr\">Live Demonstration</p><p dir=\"ltr\">We'll demonstrate the full attack chain in an isolated lab environment  from crafting a malicious upload, bypassing filter logic, achieving code execution, to seeing the real-world impact this can have if left unpatched in production. This is a controlled, safe demo built specifically for education  not an invitation to test against systems you don't own.</p><p dir=\"ltr\">Who This Is For</p><p dir=\"ltr\">This session is built for everyone, regardless of experience level:</p><br><p dir=\"ltr\">Developers who want to understand how their own upload handling code could be exploited</p><p dir=\"ltr\">Cybersecurity students looking to build practical, hands-on offensive and defensive skills</p><p dir=\"ltr\">Experienced security professionals who want a refresher or a well-structured teaching reference</p><p dir=\"ltr\">CTF players and hobbyists interested in real exploitation mechanics behind challenge design</p><br><p dir=\"ltr\">No prior offensive security experience required  just curiosity and a willingness to learn.</p><br><p dir=\"ltr\">Join us live. Bring your questions. Walk away understanding not just how this attack works but how to stop it.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/gye-bttr-aip\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-18T12:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-18T15:00:00Z","location":"FREE ONLINE -SESSION","uid":"780mbb2pp18uc9lhrhu3ug5913@google.com"},{"title":"Introduction to Steganography","description":"<p dir=\"auto\">This session introduces steganography  the practice of hiding secret information within ordinary files so its existence stays concealed. We'll cover:</p><ul dir=\"auto\"><li>What steganography is and how it differs from encryption</li><li>A brief history, from ancient Greece to WWII invisible ink</li><li>Common carrier files (BMP, JPEG, GIF, WAV, MP3) and popular tools</li><li>Steganalysis: how hidden messages are detected</li><li>Detection methods — visual, statistical, structural, and signature-based</li><li>A real-world case study cracking a hidden message</li><li>Anti-forensics techniques and best practices for investigators</li></ul><p dir=\"auto\">By the end, you'll understand both how data is hidden and how it's uncovered.</p><p dir=\"auto\"></p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/msi-ypyg-bao\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-20T10:45:00Z","end":"2026-07-20T12:45:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"332ihrgjp663rh4mqjv28al1et@google.com"},{"title":"Void 9: The Gauntlet – Challenge Walkthrough & Technical Review","description":"Join us for a comprehensive review of the <strong>Void 9: The Gauntlet</strong> challenge. We'll analyze each stage of the challenge, demonstrate the intended exploitation path, discuss common pitfalls, and explain the security concepts behind every step. This session is designed to reinforce practical web exploitation skills and improve future CTF performance.\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hfp-oujw-vrq\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-21T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-21T14:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"3egam0le2k2mavojqmkkd6amak@google.com"},{"title":"Hands-On Steganography with Steghide ⭐","description":"<p>Building on our Introduction to Steganography session, this hands-on workshop explores <strong>Steghide</strong>, one of the most widely used command-line tools for hiding and extracting data from image and audio files.</p><p>During the session, participants will learn how to:</p><ul><li><p>Understand the fundamentals of Steghide and its capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Embed secret files and messages into carrier files such as JPEG and WAV.</p></li><li><p>Extract hidden data using the correct passphrase.</p></li><li><p>Explore key Steghide commands and options for real-world use.</p></li><li><p>Verify embedded data and understand common limitations and best practices.</p></li><li><p>Apply practical steganography techniques through live demonstrations and exercises.</p></li></ul><p>By the end of this session, you'll be confident using Steghide to conceal and recover hidden information while gaining hands-on experience with one of the essential tools used in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/bff-ebmc-xem\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-22T10:45:00Z","end":"2026-07-22T12:45:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"4nm06u1b6olmld9pai8slatj3u@google.com"},{"title":"Void 9: The Gauntlet – Walkthrough & Solution Review (Part 2)","description":"<p>In this follow-up session, we'll continue our walkthrough of the <strong>Void 9: The Gauntlet</strong> challenge by covering the remaining stages that were not completed during the previous review.</p><p>We'll resume from where we left off, analyze the remaining exploitation steps, discuss the intended solutions, explain the security concepts behind each challenge, and answer participant questions along the way. The session will also highlight common mistakes, alternative approaches, and key lessons that can be applied to future web security assessments and CTF competitions.</p><p>By the end of the session, participants will have a complete understanding of the entire challenge—from initial enumeration to the final flag—and the techniques used to solve each stage.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/enb-zvro-iiz\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-22T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-22T14:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"25sqdrnn0otm6dq24r0qib1peq@google.com"},{"title":"Hands-On Steganography with Steghide: Hiding & Extracting Data","description":"<p>Building on our Introduction to Steganography session, this practical workshop focuses on <strong>Steghide</strong>, one of the most widely used command-line tools for concealing and extracting data within image and audio files.</p><p>During this hands-on session, participants will learn how to:</p><ul><li>Understand the fundamentals of Steghide and its capabilities.</li><li>Embed secret files and messages into carrier files such as JPEG and WAV.</li><li>Extract hidden data using the correct passphrase.</li><li>Explore essential Steghide commands and options used in real-world scenarios.</li><li>Verify embedded data and understand common limitations and best practices.</li><li>Apply practical steganography techniques through guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises.</li></ul><p>By the end of the workshop, participants will be confident using Steghide to securely hide and recover information while gaining practical skills applicable to cybersecurity, digital forensics, and Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jrm-rmot-dyj\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-23T10:45:00Z","end":"2026-07-23T11:45:00Z","location":"Online | GoogleMeet","uid":"59h09f8htpodkn04f917mflhp8@google.com"},{"title":"Tech Stack Analysis","description":"<p>Today's session focuses on analyzing the technology stack of our target application before performing security testing. We'll identify the frameworks, databases, cloud services, APIs, and authentication mechanisms in use, then research their known vulnerabilities, common misconfigurations, and relevant security advisories to better understand the application's attack surface.</p><p>This is an <strong>intern-only practical research session</strong> designed to strengthen your reconnaissance and assessment skills. Please come prepared with your laptop, a notes application, and be ready to participate in the research and discussions.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/kbc-ntbb-sdu\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-24T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-24T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE - SESSION","uid":"17asceg8c8p3jqs63juvh6jd2m@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] [PUBLIC] 📢 FREE COMMUNITY SESSION – BYPASSING 2FA & SECURING APPLICATIONS","description":"<p>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is widely used to strengthen account security, but its effectiveness depends on how it is implemented. Poor design decisions, insecure authentication workflows, and implementation flaws can introduce weaknesses that attackers may attempt to exploit.</p><p>Join us for this <strong>FREE community session</strong> as we explore common 2FA implementation weaknesses, examine how security professionals identify these issues during authorized assessments, and discuss practical techniques for building secure authentication systems. The session will focus on understanding the risks, improving defensive strategies, and adopting security best practices for modern web applications.</p><p>Whether you're a developer, cybersecurity student, penetration tester, or simply interested in application security, this session is <strong>open to everyone</strong>. Come and expand your knowledge, ask questions, and learn how to build stronger and more resilient authentication systems.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/bcj-tsap-cnd\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-25T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-25T15:00:00Z","location":"FREE ONLINE - SESSION","uid":"15sq77sc8p6l1uc1c88j3mqndu@google.com"},{"title":"Ghost in the Pixels – Digital Forensics Investigation Lab","description":"<p>Join us for a guided, hands-on digital forensics investigation based on the <strong>Ghost in the Pixels: Operation Phantom Cache</strong> case. In this mentorship session, you'll investigate a suspicious evidence file using professional forensic methodology, preserve digital evidence, analyze metadata, inspect file structures, identify steganographic techniques, and follow the intelligence trail to uncover hidden artifacts.</p><p>Rather than simply solving a CTF, this session focuses on thinking like a real digital forensic investigator—documenting findings, maintaining evidence integrity, and understanding the reasoning behind every investigative step.</p><p><strong>Topics Covered</strong></p><ul><li>Evidence preservation and chain of custody</li><li>Cryptographic hashing and forensic duplication</li><li>Metadata and file structure analysis</li><li>Steganography detection and extraction</li><li>Hidden archive analysis</li><li>Intelligence gathering and evidence correlation</li><li>Password recovery techniques</li><li>Final forensic reporting and conclusions</li></ul><p><strong>Prerequisites:</strong> Basic Linux command-line knowledge and familiarity with terminal navigation.</p><p><strong>Format:</strong> Live mentorship with guided investigation, technical explanations, and Q&amp;A.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/bvm-zeeg-nko\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-27T10:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-27T11:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"36ck04820mjoedpvplrt2uvan0@google.com"},{"title":"Security Awareness – Training Content Creation","description":"<p>This session focuses on developing professional security awareness materials based on findings from our web application security assessment. We'll work on documenting identified vulnerabilities, preparing practical remediation guidance, creating security best practices training content, and compiling an executive-level summary with key risks and recommendations.</p><p>By the end of the session, participants will have a structured approach to translating technical security findings into clear, actionable content suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/izw-umfa-wmh\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-27T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-27T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE -SESSION","uid":"3tg9r5l97c7vmc8duivpf79fdl@google.com"},{"title":"Steganography Investigation Session","description":"Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/asi-tjkk-rgi\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-07-30T10:30:00Z","end":"2026-07-30T11:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"7ap1e17fftm95bmh4bi7t8ls8m@google.com"},{"title":"[PUBLIC] [STUDENTS] Host Header Injection: Live Exploitation & Defense Workshop","description":"<p>Join AstralGuard Cyber Academy for a live, hands on workshop exploring one of the most overlooked yet impactful web application security vulnerabilities: <strong>Host Header Injection</strong>.</p><p>This practical session will explain how Host Header Injection vulnerabilities arise, demonstrate real-world exploitation techniques, and cover effective mitigation strategies used in modern web applications.</p><p><strong>Topics Covered</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding the HTTP <code>Host</code> header</li><li>How Host Header Injection works</li><li>Common application and infrastructure misconfigurations</li><li>Real-world attack scenarios</li><li>Live exploitation demonstrations</li><li>Secure implementation and mitigation best practices</li></ul><p><strong>Who Should Attend</strong></p><ul><li>Cybersecurity students</li><li>Web application security enthusiasts</li><li>Penetration testers</li><li>Bug bounty hunters</li><li>Software developers interested in secure application design</li></ul><p><strong>Session Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, 1 August 2026</li><li><strong>Time:</strong> 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (EAT)</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Live practical workshop</li><li><strong>Platform:</strong> Google Meet</li></ul>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/rkp-sqko-zhr\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-08-01T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-08-01T15:00:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"2kdsl4fd32qft114dbgpjfc5db@google.com"},{"title":"Steg Series Finale — AES, CBC & XOR Deep Dive","description":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Final session of the steganography training track. This session covers the cryptographic and compression concepts underpinning everything practiced so far with Steghide: how compression levels affect payload size, how AES-128 encryption secures hidden data, how CBC mode chains blocks together, and how XOR operations make that chaining possible.</p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Agenda:</strong></p><ul dir=\"ltr\"><li>Compression levels (-z / -Z) and their impact on embedding</li><li>AES-128: key size, rounds, and why brute force isn't feasible</li><li>CBC mode vs. ECB — why chaining matters</li><li>XOR fundamentals — the operation behind it all</li></ul><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Materials:</strong> Students' Quick Reference Notes (steganography, compression, encryption)</p><p dir=\"ltr\">Come with questions from previous sessions  this is the wrap-up before moving to the next module.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xrs-zxxo-csi\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-08-03T10:30:00Z","end":"2026-08-03T11:30:00Z","location":"","uid":"0pbtkagum5qfa2ft4ehqoa5aqa@google.com"},{"title":"VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT","description":"<p>In today's session, we'll introduce the fundamentals of <strong>Vulnerability Management</strong> and why it plays a critical role in maintaining a secure environment. We'll discuss the vulnerability management lifecycle, the importance of continuous vulnerability identification and remediation, and how organizations use vulnerability management to reduce security risk.</p><p>The session will also include an overview of <strong>agent deployment</strong>, explaining why agents are used, how they are installed and managed, and how they collect vulnerability data from endpoints. Finally, we'll explore the vulnerability management platform we'll be using, covering its key features, workflow, and how it supports effective vulnerability assessment and reporting.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/dbc-rxoa-xdj\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-08-03T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-08-03T16:00:00Z","location":"","uid":"409marmp7n8ih6gqnuqscarl3l@google.com"},{"title":"VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT – FILTERING, PATCH DEPLOYMENT & AUTOMATION","description":"<p>This hands-on session focuses on the practical use of a vulnerability management platform. Participants will learn how to organize and prioritize vulnerabilities using filters, approve updates for endpoints, deploy patches to managed devices, configure alerts for important security events, and automate routine administrative tasks.</p><p>Topics covered include vulnerability filtering, update approval workflows, patch deployment, alert configuration, automated update deployment, scheduled scans, and other platform features that improve vulnerability management efficiency. By the end of the session, participants will have practical experience managing and automating key vulnerability management operations.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/uie-yudx-ntj\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-08-04T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-08-04T16:00:00Z","location":"ONLINE SESSION","uid":"5ts8ndcshbakh1b7q3b6fv3uj6@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] [PUBLIC] Free Live CTF Walkthrough: The Beacon Protocol","description":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Last week, we dropped THE BEACON PROTOCOL  a digital forensics and reverse engineering challenge that had participants tracing a hidden C2 beacon from a single suspicious file all the way back to its source.</p><p dir=\"ltr\">The challenge has ended. Now it's time to break it down  live, step by step, start to finish.</p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What we'll cover:</strong></p><ul dir=\"ltr\"><li>Full walkthrough of the challenge, stage by stage</li><li>Digital forensics &amp; data extraction techniques used to uncover the hidden payload</li><li>Reverse engineering the binary to understand its behavior</li><li>Network traffic analysis to trace the beacon back to its source</li><li>Real-world SOC/threat-intel patterns this challenge was built on</li></ul><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Who this is for:</strong><br>Security students, aspiring reverse engineers, SOC analysts, CTF players who didn't finish (or want to see how it's really done), and anyone curious about how real beaconing malware gets traced and taken apart. No prior experience required — we'll explain the reasoning behind every step, not just the commands.</p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Why it matters:</strong><br>This isn't just \"here's the flag.\" It's a look into the actual thought process analysts use to go from <em>\"this file looks weird\"</em> to <em>\"we found the C2 server.\"</em> Skills you can carry straight into real SOC and threat-intel work.</p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>💯 100% free. Open to everyone. No registration fee, no team required — just show up.</strong></p><p dir=\"ltr\">Hosted by AstralGuard Cyber Academy.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/iur-nyec-ynb\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-08-15T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-08-15T15:00:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"63dvao79k39rekocncjg782ejp@google.com"},{"title":"OSINT Course | Student Onboarding Session","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to the Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Course at AstralGuard Cyber Academy.</strong></p><p>This mandatory onboarding session will officially introduce students to the course and provide essential guidance for a smooth learning experience.</p><p><strong>During the session, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Introduction to the OSINT classroom and learning environment</li><li>Course structure and learning expectations</li><li>How to navigate and access course resources</li><li>Important training guidelines and procedures</li><li>What to expect throughout the course</li></ul><p><strong>Attendance:</strong> Mandatory for all enrolled students.</p><p>Please ensure you join on time and are prepared to participate. This session is an important first step in getting familiar with the learning environment and setting you up for success throughout the course.</p><p><strong>Date:</strong> 23 August 2026<br><strong>Time:</strong> 4:30 PM EAT</p><p>We look forward to welcoming you and officially beginning your OSINT learning journey with AstralGuard Cyber Academy.</p>\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ckp-bdtr-odh\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-08-23T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-08-23T14:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"7qr7fshdluttpsppa3p1jtr3r0@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] [PUBLIC] Operation Greyframe — Live Solve Walkthrough","description":"Operation Greyframe has officially ended,  now it's time to see exactly how it was meant to be solved.\n\nJoin AstralGuard Cyber Academy for a free, open community session where we break down the entire challenge from start to finish: the specimen, the decoys, the hidden layers, and the full extraction chain that leads to the final flag.\n\nWhat we'll cover:\n▹ Initial specimen analysis and why nothing was what it claimed to be\n▹ Identifying and discarding decoy artifacts\n▹ Steganographic extraction techniques used across the challenge\n▹ Metadata and structural analysis walkthrough\n▹ The complete multi-stage chain, from first clue to final flag\n\nWho it's for:\nAnyone curious about digital forensics and steganography — whether you attempted the challenge, got stuck partway, or are just curious how these puzzles are built. No prior CTF experience needed.\n\nThis is a learning session, not a competition. Bring your questions.\n\n📍 Online | Google Meet\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ksz-zeth-osb\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-08-29T13:00:00Z","end":"2026-08-29T14:00:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"1bm3oc7f3595qkpe57j48fnucf@google.com"},{"title":"[STUDENTS] [PUBLIC] Operation Greyframe — Live Solve Walkthrough","description":"Operation Greyframe has officially ended  now it's time to see exactly how it was meant to be solved.\n\nJoin AstralGuard Cyber Academy for a free, open community session where we break down the entire challenge from start to finish: the specimen, the decoys, the hidden layers, and the full extraction chain that leads to the final flag.\n\nWhat we'll cover:\n▹ Initial specimen analysis and why nothing was what it claimed to be\n▹ Identifying and discarding decoy artifacts\n▹ Steganographic extraction techniques used across the challenge\n▹ Metadata and structural analysis walkthrough\n▹ The complete multi-stage chain, from first clue to final flag\n\nWho it's for:\nAnyone curious about digital forensics and steganography whether you attempted the challenge, got stuck partway, or are just curious how these puzzles are built. 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Please ensure you are present and on time, as key information will be shared that applies to everyone in the program.\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ixy-wgku-feu\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720","start":"2026-09-15T13:30:00Z","end":"2026-09-15T14:30:00Z","location":"Online | Google Meet","uid":"7dkls32j099m8jrrngsf04cc9k@google.com"}]