Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

• Overview of the Kali Linux distribution
• Installation and configuration procedures
• Usage and system updates

Kali Linux Files, Directories, and Permissions

• Customizing the workspace and panel layout
• Creation of directories and files
• Locating files and navigating directories
• Executing commands and consulting man pages
• Managing Linux file permissions and hidden files
• Controlling and terminating Linux processes

Advanced Commands

• Utilizing HTOP and ATOP for system monitoring
• Searching text with head, tail, wc, and history commands
• Creating persistent aliases and applying them to real-world scenarios
• Downloading content via command-line web tools
• Scripting within the bash shell
• Processing and sorting output using grep and cut

Pre-engagement and Information Gathering

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

Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis

• Scanning web applications for vulnerabilities
• Identifying CMS platforms and frameworks
• Browsing directories and files using ZAP
• Web crawling and directory listing techniques
• Analyzing vulnerabilities with Nmap NSE and Nikto
• Evaluating vulnerabilities using legion and Unix-privesc-check
• Evasion techniques for firewalls and IDS using Nmap

Exploitation

• Exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities
• Executing blind SQL injection attacks in practice
• Escalating from outdated web applications to server compromise

Reporting

• Structuring penetration testing reports
• Documenting engagement details