Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

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

Kali Linux File System, Directories, and Permissions

• Personalizing the workspace and panel layouts
• Creating and organizing directories and files
• Locating and navigating specific files and directories
• Mastering essential commands and man pages
• Understanding Linux file permissions and hidden files
• Managing and terminating Linux processes

Advanced Command Line Operations

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

Pre-engagement and Information Gathering

• Defining rules of engagement
• Adhering to penetration testing execution standards
• Conducting DNS and route analysis
• Performing network and port scanning
• Analyzing SMB services and leveraging OSINT

Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis

• Scanning for web application vulnerabilities
• Identifying CMS platforms and frameworks
• Forcing directory and file browsing using ZAP
• Web crawling and managing directory listings
• Analyzing vulnerabilities with Nmap NSE and Nikto
• Evaluating vulnerabilities using legion and Unix-privesc-check
• Evasion techniques for firewalls and IDS using Nmap

Exploitation Techniques

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• Escalating from outdated web applications to server compromise

Reporting

• Structuring penetration testing reports
• Documenting engagement details