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Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux
Kali Linux penetration testing once seemed complex, but this interactive course simplifies it.
- 13 Interactive Lessons and 91 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
Expert Self-paced · 1 year access
13Interactive Lessons
91Topics
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Enroll in our Penetration Testing: Advanced Kali Linux Course to master real-world cybersecurity skills and defend against modern threats.
In this course, dive into advanced penetration testing with Kali Linux, from setting up your VAPT lab to exploiting networks, web apps, and wireless systems. Learn reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, privilege escalation, and how to bypass security controls…all through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.
- Advanced Exploitation Techniques: Master network, web app, and wireless exploitation using Kali Linux tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Aircrack-ng.
- Security Control Evasion: Learn to bypass firewalls, antivirus, and WAFs (Web Application Firewalls) using cutting-edge evasion tactics.
- Privilege Escalation & Post-Exploitation: Gain hands-on experience in lateral movement, hash cracking, and maintaining access in compromised systems.
- Professional Recon & Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct active/passive reconnaissance and assess vulnerabilities using industry-standard frameworks.
- Real-World Reporting & Compliance: Develop actionable penetration testing reports with CVSS scoring and risk prioritization for stakeholders.
- End-to-End VAPT Methodology: Plan, execute, and deliver security audits aligned with business and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001).
Course Highlights
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13 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
13 Interactive Lessons · 91 topics01 Preface +
02 Beginning with Advanced Pen Testing 11 topics +
- Fundamentals of VAPT
- Advanced penetration testing techniques and strategies
- Business and compliance requirements for VAPT
- Industrial approach and methodology in VAPT
- Security audit standards and frameworks: Best practices
- Pre-engagement interaction with customers
- Designing the Scope of Work for security audits
- Project planning and governance in VAPT
- Delivery and customer success tactics in VAPT
- Conclusion
03 Setting up the VAPT Lab 11 topics +
- Initiating with Kali Linux
- Establishing the virtualization landscape
- Deploying Kali Linux 2023.2
- Arranging network services
- Enabling ProxyChains
- Personalizing Kali Linux
- Refreshing Kali Linux
- Enabling third-party VAPT tools
- Setting up vulnerable machines and applications
- Conclusion
04 Active and Passive Reconnaissance Tactics 6 topics +
- Introduction
- What is reconnaissance
- Passive reconnaissance tools and tactics
- Active reconnaissance tools and tactics
- Additional resources for reconnaissance
- Conclusion
05 Vulnerability Assessment and Management 8 topics +
- Introduction
- Overview of vulnerability assessment
- Vulnerability nomenclature
- Vulnerability management life cycle
- Vulnerability assessment
- Vulnerability management
- Application security
- Conclusion
06 Exploiting Computer Network 10 topics +
- Introduction
- Understanding network pen testing
- Introduction to Metasploit
- Metasploit database and workspace management
- Integrating NMAP scans with Metasploit
- Metasploit automation
- Starting with auxiliary and exploits
- Manual exploitation
- Exploitation using Armitage
- Conclusion
07 Exploiting Web Application 8 topics +
- Introduction
- What is web application pen testing
- Web application pen testing threat modeling
- Web application pen testing mind map
- Detecting web app firewalls and load balancers
- Exploiting application-specific vulnerabilities
- Business logic flaws
- Conclusion
08 Exploiting Wireless Network 10 topics +
- Introduction
- Introduction to wireless pentesting
- Wireless network fundamentals
- Wireless security threats and standards
- Wireless pen testing methodology
- Wireless pen testing tools
- Configuring Kali Linux for wireless pentesting
- Wireless network exploitation techniques
- Advanced wireless attacks
- Conclusion
09 Hash Cracking and Post Exploitation 11 topics +
- Exploring hash functions
- Mastering password hashing
- Unleashing hash cracking techniques
- Empowering hash cracking arsenal
- Difference between hashing, encryption and encoding
- Post exploitation and lateral movement
- Privilege escalation techniques
- Exploring network pivoting
- Persistence and lateral movement
- Unleashing the power of Mimikatz in meterpreter
- Conclusion
10 Bypass Security Controls 9 topics +
- Introduction
- Significance of bypassing security controls
- Advancements in security controls
- Security control bypass in network recon
- Outsmarting Windows Defender
- Antivirus evasion techniques and tools
- Cutting-edge WAF evasion tactics
- Evolving social engineering tactics
- Conclusion
11 Revolutionary Approaches to Report Writing 9 topics +
- Introduction
- Overview of report writing
- Components of well-crafted reports
- Risk assessment and prioritization
- Utilizing CVSS scores
- Types of cybersecurity assessment reports
- Examples of detailed reports
- Automated vulnerability management with DefectDojo
- Conclusion
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03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Is Kali Linux good for penetration testing?+
Yes, Kali Linux is the industry-standard platform for penetration testing, offering over 600 pre-installed tools for reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation. It’s optimized for security professionals, with regular updates and community support.
What is the best language for Pentesting?+
Python is widely regarded as the best language due to its versatility, readability, and extensive libraries (e.g., Scapy, Metasploit integration). Other key languages include:
- C/C++: For low-level exploits and reverse engineering
- Bash: For Linux automation
- Ruby: Used in the Metasploit framework
- PowerShell: For Windows environments
How does this course prepare me for certifications like OSCP?+
The penetration testing: advanced Kali Linux course aligns with OSCP objectives, covering advanced techniques like privilege escalation, pivoting, and report writing.
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