Aircrack-ng Starter Guide
Polymath Studies Cybersecurity Academy

OBJECTIVE
Study wireless-audit concepts with training captures or dedicated lab equipment.

AUTHORIZED USE
Use this guide only with CyberLab targets, systems you own, or systems for which you have explicit written permission.

WORKFLOW
1. Begin with the instructor-provided capture file.
2. Identify the access point, client, channel, and security type.
3. Review the capture without transmitting wireless frames.
4. Use only the supplied practice wordlist.
5. Record why the sample password was weak or resistant.
6. Recommend a stronger passphrase and WPA configuration.

LAB RECORD
Target and authorization:
Tool version:
Date and time:
Commands or actions:
Evidence collected:
Result:
Defensive recommendation:

REMEMBER
A tool result is evidence to evaluate—not automatic proof. Verify important findings independently.