Linux Privilege Escalation: From Fundamentals to Real-World Techniques

This session offers a hands-on introduction to Linux privilege escalation techniques commonly encountered in a real-world environments. Attendees will explore how attackers identify and exploit misconfigurations, weak file permissions, vulnerable services, and insecure sudo configurations to gain elevated access on Linux systems. The presentation will feature live demonstrations, practical enumeration strategies, and defensive insights — equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to better understand, assess, and harden Linux environments. Coverage spans foundational concepts through advanced privilege escalation methodologies commonly employed in penetration testing and red-team operations. Speaker Bio Professor Ram Bista is a cybersecurity educator and Linux enthusiast with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, system administration, and offensive security. He works extensively with Linux, Proxmox virtualization, enterprise networking, and cybersecurity environments. Professor Bista is passionate about making complex security concepts accessible through live demonstrations and real-world applications. His areas of interest include network security, Linux security, automation, and red/blue team operations.