Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

• Comprehensive overview of Kali Linux
• Installation and configuration procedures
• System usage and update management

Kali Linux Files, Directories, and Permissions

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

Advanced Command-Line Techniques

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

Pre-engagement and Information Gathering

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

Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis

• Scanning web applications for vulnerabilities
• Identifying CMS platforms and underlying frameworks
• Forcing directory and file browsing using ZAP
• Executing web crawling and directory listing
• Analyzing vulnerabilities using Nmap NSE and Nikto
• Assessing vulnerabilities with legion and Unix-privesc-check
• Bypassing firewalls and IDS systems using Nmap

Exploitation

• Exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities
• Executing blind SQL injection attacks in a live environment
• Escalating access from outdated web applications to server compromise

Reporting

• Structuring penetration testing reports
• Documenting engagement details