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Cybersecurity Intro to Penetration Testing Workshop

 

07 Feb 2026, Saturday - 07 Mar 2026, SaturdaySee Schedule below for times (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore

 

32 Carpenter Street, 059911

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Overview

Thinking about cybersecurity and penetration testing — but not sure if it’s actually for you?

This 3-hour Cybersecurity Intro to Penetration Testing Workshop is designed for beginners and career switchers who want real clarity and hands-on exposure to Penetration Testing, not sales slides or buzzwords.

Instead of talking about cybersecurity, you’ll get guided exposure to how the work actually looks and feels — so you can decide with confidence whether this path suits you before committing to a long course or career switch.

What to Bring

💻 Laptop (minimum 8GB RAM) 🧠 Curiosity — no experience needed

What You’ll Experience

✔ Exposure to real cybersecurity tools & environments ✔ A guided walkthrough of how penetration testing actually works ✔ Hands-on context on what cybersecurity roles involve day-to-day ✔ Clearer insight into whether this field fits your interests, strengths, and expectations

This is not a lecture — it’s a guided discovery session.

Why This Workshop Works

  • Low commitment, high signal

  • No prior cybersecurity experience required

  • A practical way to test the waters before a full diploma or career switch

If you’ve ever thought:

“Cybersecurity sounds interesting… but is it really for me?”

This is the easiest, lowest-effort way to find out.

Who This Is For

  • Career switchers exploring cybersecurity and penetration testing

  • Working professionals curious about tech roles

  • Beginners with zero technical background

  • Anyone considering a cybersecurity diploma but wants clarity first

NOT required: coding knowledge, IT background, certifications

Programme Overview

The Cybersecurity Landscape

  • Cybersecurity roles & responsibilities

  • Current certification and career outlook

Introduction to Practical Cybersecurity

  • Operating systems & virtual machines

  • Setting up Kali Linux

  • Basic terminal usage

  • Network protocols & ports

  • The Penetration Testing Lifecycle

  • Information Gathering and Enumeration Process

  • Live Penetration Testing Demo and Walkthrough

Inside the Hexcore Arena Cyber Range

  • Connecting to the Hexcore network

  • Starting and Stopping Machine Targets

  • Accessing and Completing Challenge Rooms

Moving Forward

  • Breakdown of the Cybersecurity Offensive Security Diploma

  • Learning outcomes & expectations

  • Comparison with other pathways

  • Course structure, schedule & admin details

Schedule

Start Date: 07 Feb 2026, Saturday
End Date: 07 Mar 2026, Saturday

17 Feb Tuesdays 7 to 11pm Saturdays 1 to 4pm

Location: 32 Carpenter Street, 059911

Speakers

Speaker's Profile:

Kar Wei Loh, Founder and CTO, Hexcore Labs
Kar Wei Loh

Kar Wei Loh is a Cybersecurity and AI Specialist, CREST and OSCP Certified Penetration Tester, and experienced ACLP Certified trainer with a passion for strengthening cyber resilience through hands-on education. She has 2 accredited CVEs and has spoken at international conferences like Black Hat Asia before, presenting on new research innovations like code variant analysis to technical international audiences when she was just 19. She works with AI researchers to bridge business automation with AI using automated workflow platforms like n8n.

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BELLS Institute of Higher Learning
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