Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

• Overview of the Kali Linux ecosystem
• Installation and initial configuration of Kali Linux
• Usage patterns and system update procedures

Kali Linux File Systems, Directories, and Permissions

• Customizing the workspace and interface panels
• Creating and organizing directories and files
• Techniques for locating files and directories efficiently
• Utilizing command-line tools and man pages
• Managing Linux file permissions and hidden files
• Process management and termination in Linux

Advanced Command-Line Proficiency

• Exploring HTOP and ATOP for system monitoring
• Efficient line searching using head, tail, wc, and history
• Creating persistent aliases and applying them to real-world scenarios
• Using command-line tools for web downloading
• Foundations of bash shell scripting
• Sorting and filtering results with grep and cut

Pre-engagement and Information Gathering

• Establishing rules of engagement
• Adhering to penetration testing execution standards
• Conducting DNS and route analysis
• Executing network and port scanning
• Analyzing SMB and gathering OSINT data

Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis

• Scanning web applications for vulnerabilities
• Identifying CMS and framework implementations
• Force browsing directories and files using ZAP
• Web crawling and directory listing techniques
• Analyzing vulnerabilities with Nmap NSE and Nikto
• Assessing vulnerabilities using legion and Unix-privesc-check
• Evolving firewall and IDS evasion strategies with Nmap

Exploitation

• Exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities
• Executing blind SQL injection attacks
• Exploiting outdated web applications to gain server access

Reporting

• Structuring penetration testing reports
• Documenting engagement details effectively