Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

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

Kali Linux Files, Directories, and Permissions

• Customizing the workspace and panel settings
• Creating and organizing directories and files
• Locating and navigating files and directories
• Utilizing commands and accessing manual pages
• Managing Linux file permissions and hidden files
• Process management and termination in Linux

Advanced Commands

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

Pre-engagement and Information Gathering

• Defining rules of engagement
• Standards for executing penetration tests
• Analyzing DNS and network routes
• Conducting network and port scans
• Performing SMB and OSINT analysis

Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis

• Scanning for web application vulnerabilities
• Identifying CMS platforms 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
• Evolving firewall and IDS evasion techniques with Nmap

Exploitation

• Exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities
• Executing blind SQL injection attacks in practice
• Transitioning from outdated web application exploits to server compromise

Reporting

• Structuring penetration testing reports
• Detailed engagement documentation