CYBER.ORG – Lesson 2.5.2 – Hardening Techniques & Labs – Backdoor Shortcut & Backdoor Removal

Objective:
Students will be able to explain the purpose of hardening techniques used to secure enterprise.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentations: Lesson 2.5.2 – Hardening Techniques.pptx,  Lab – Backdoor Shortcut.pptx and Lab – Backdoor Removal.pptx.

Assignment:

  1. Begin by reading the Lesson 2.5.2 – Hardening Techniques.pptx presentation.
  2. Read and complete the lab activity in the Lab – Backdoor Shortcut.pptx document.
  3. To confirm completion the lab activity, upload a screenshot (with today’s date) of the open meterpreter session that activates on the Kali system when the trojan payload is activated in the Windows environment to today’s Google Classroom post.
  4. If you have time, read and complete the Lab – Backdoor Removal.pptx
  5. Please do your best to complete this Lab by the end of the class period on Friday.

Assigned: October 2nd, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 3rd, 2025