Penetration Testing with Kali Linux Online Course

Penetration Testing with Kali Linux Online Course

Kali Linux is a powerful platform packed with a wide array of tools for penetration testing, cybersecurity, and digital forensics. In this course, you’ll learn how to leverage Kali’s tools to scan individual IPs, ports, and hosts—or entire ranges—to uncover vulnerabilities and potential security gaps.

You’ll dive deep into hands-on testing methods to identify and exploit hidden weaknesses within networks and systems. Beyond discovering these vulnerabilities, you’ll also explore best practices for remediation—learning how to secure, harden, and defend your infrastructure against future threats.

The course also covers how to simulate various types of attacks in a safe, controlled environment. You'll build your own network-testing lab to experiment with scanning tools and techniques, giving you the confidence and practical skills needed to perform real-world penetration testing.

Who should take this Course?

The Penetration Testing with Kali Linux Online Course is ideal for cybersecurity enthusiasts, ethical hackers, system administrators, and IT professionals looking to gain hands-on skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities. It’s also suitable for students pursuing a career in cybersecurity, red team members, and anyone preparing for certifications like OSCP. Prior knowledge of networking, Linux commands, and basic cybersecurity concepts is recommended for the best learning experience.

Course Table of Contents

Welcome

• The Course Overview
• How to Get the Most Out of This Course?
• Teaser: Hack Updated Windows10 Using Kali Linux
• Kali Linux Basics

Lab Setup

• Download and Install VMware Workstation
• Download Windows and Kali Linux
• Installation of Windows and Kali Linux
• Update the Kali Linux Operating System

Terminal Commands

• File Commands
• Directory Commands
• Chain Commands
• Manage Services

Information Gathering

• Using the NetDiscover Tool
• Using the Nmap Tool
• Using the Sparta Tool
• Using the Maltego Tool
• Using the Recon-NG Tool

Vulnerability Analysis

• Using the Burp Suite Tool
• Using the ZAP Tool
• WordPress Scanning Using WPScan
• Nessus Installation
• Vulnerability Analysis Using Nessus
• Analyze the Web Using HTTrack

Database Hacking

• Using the SQLite Tool
• Using the Sqlmap Tool
• Using the JSQL Tool
• Using SQLsus

Password Cracking

• Using Crunch Commands
• Using John the Ripper Tool
• FTP Setup
• Using Hydra
• Using Medusa
• Using Ncrack

Man-in-the-Middle Attack/Sniffing

• Using the MAC Changer Tool
• Using the Wireshark Tool
• Using the Ettercap Tool
• Using MITMProxy and Driftnet Tool

Social Engineering Attack

• Phishing Attack Using SET
• Trojan Attack Using SET
• Using the Maltego Tool
• Using Browser Exploitation Framework

Wireless Hacking

• About Wireless Adapter
• Start Monitor Mode
• Hack WEP Using the Fern Tool
• Create a Dictionary
• Hack WPA/WPA2/WPA2-PSK

Exploitation Techniques

• Metasploit Basics
• AV Bypass Frameworks
• Bypass Target Defender
• Bypass Target Antivirus

Post-Exploitation Techniques

• Meterpreter Commands
• Insert Keylogger
• Privilege Escalation
• Stealing Login Credentials

Reporting

• Using Leafpad
• Using CutyCapt
• Using Faraday IDE
• Using recordMyDesktop