Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

• Overview of Kali Linux capabilities.
• Installation and configuration processes.
• System usage and update management.

Kali Linux Files, Directories, and Permissions

• Customizing the workspace and panel layout.
• Creating new directories and files.
• Locating specific files and directories.
• Using commands and consulting man pages.
• Managing Linux file permissions and hidden files.
• Controlling and terminating Linux processes.

Advanced Commands

• Using HTOP and ATOP for extended monitoring.
• Searching lines with head, tail, wc, and history.
• Creating persistent aliases and applying real-world scenarios.
• Using command-line web downloaders.
• Writing scripts in the Bash shell.
• Sorting results using grep and cut.

Pre-engagement and Information Gathering

• Establishing rules of engagement.
• Adhering to penetration testing execution standards.
• Analyzing DNS and routes.
• Performing network and port scans.
• Conducting SMB and OSINT analysis.

Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis

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

Exploitation

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• Compromising outdated web applications to gain server access.

Reporting

• Structuring penetration testing reports.
• Documenting engagement details.