Kali Linux Penetration Testing (Intermediary) Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux

• Overview of Kali Linux features and capabilities
• Installation and initial configuration
• System usage and maintenance updates

Files, Directories, and Permissions in Kali Linux

• Customizing the workspace and panel layout
• Creating and organizing files and directories
• Locating specific files and directory structures
• Utilizing commands and man pages for assistance
• Managing Linux file permissions and hidden files
• Controlling and terminating Linux processes

Advanced Command-Line Techniques

• Using HTOP and ATOP for extended monitoring
• Search techniques using head, tail, wc, and history
• Creating persistent aliases for real-world scenarios
• Downloading content via command-line web tools
• Writing scripts in the bash shell
• Processing and sorting results with 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 for vulnerabilities in web applications
• Identifying CMS platforms and frameworks
• Forcing directory browsing and file access using ZAP
• Web crawling and uncovering directory listings
• Analyzing vulnerabilities with Nmap NSE and Nikto
• Using legion and Unix-privesc-check for privilege escalation analysis
• Evasion techniques for firewalls and IDS using Nmap

Exploitation

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• Escalating access from outdated web applications to the server

Reporting

• Structuring and drafting penetration testing reports
• Documenting engagement details and findings