Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

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

Kali Linux Files, Directories, and Permissions

• Customizing the workspace and panel layout
• Creating and organizing directories and files
• Locating specific files and directories
• Utilizing commands and consulting man pages
• Managing Linux file permissions and hidden files
• Monitoring and terminating Linux processes

Advanced Commands

• Utilizing HTOP and ATOP for extended monitoring
• Searching using head, tail, wc, and history tools
• Setting persistent aliases and applying real-world examples
• Downloading content via command-line web tools
• Writing scripts in the bash shell
• Processing and sorting output with grep and cut

Pre-engagement and Information Gathering

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

Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis

• Scanning web applications for vulnerabilities
• Identifying CMS and frameworks
• Browsing directories and files using ZAP
• Web crawling and retrieving directory listings
• Analyzing vulnerabilities with Nmap NSE and Nikto
• Assessing vulnerabilities using legion and Unix-privesc-check
• Evasive techniques for firewalls and IDS using Nmap

Exploitation

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• Escalating from outdated web applications to server compromise

Reporting

• Drafting penetration testing reports
• Documenting engagement details