Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

• Overview of the Kali Linux distribution
• Installation and configuration processes
• Usage and system update procedures

Kali Linux Files, Directories, and Permissions

• Customising the workspace and panel layout
• Creating new directories and files
• Locating specific files and directories
• Navigating commands and manual pages
• Managing Linux file permissions and hidden files
• Monitoring and terminating Linux processes

Advanced Command Line Techniques

• Utilising HTOP and ATOP for extended system monitoring
• Searching text using head, tail, wc, and history commands
• Configuring persistent aliases with real-world applications
• Using command-line web downloaders
• Writing scripts in the Bash shell
• Processing and sorting results using grep and cut

Pre-engagement and Information Gathering

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

Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis

• Scanning web applications for vulnerabilities
• Identifying CMS types and frameworks
• Force browsing directories and files using ZAP
• Web crawling and listing directories
• Analyzing vulnerabilities using Nmap NSE and Nikto
• Conducting vulnerability analysis with legion and Unix-privesc-check
• Evasion techniques for firewalls and IDS using Nmap

Exploitation

• Exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities
• Executing blind SQL injection attacks in practice
• Transitioning from outdated web applications to server takeover

Reporting

• Structuring penetration testing reports
• Documenting engagement details and findings