Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Using Kali Linux
Course Overview
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Using Kali Linux is a practical, lab-focused course designed to teach you real-world penetration testing techniques from reconnaissance to exploitation. You will build your own virtual hacking lab, learn to remain anonymous online, and perform structured security testing using professional tools.
The course covers passive reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning with Nmap, Nessus, and OpenVAS, exploitation of Windows and Linux systems, web application attacks, password cracking, and social engineering concepts. You will also complete Capture the Flag walkthroughs and explore digital forensics case management. By the end, you will understand the full penetration testing lifecycle and how to conduct ethical security assessments responsibly.
Duration: 19 hours, 44 minutes | Level: Intermediate | Language: English
What You'll Learn
- How to build and configure a secure virtual lab environment
- Techniques to remain anonymous while conducting security testing
- Passive reconnaissance using tools such as Shodan
- Network scanning and enumeration with Nmap
- Vulnerability assessment using Nessus and OpenVAS
- Exploiting Windows and Linux systems in controlled labs
- Using Netcat for network communication and exploitation
- Social engineering fundamentals and attack simulations
- BASH scripting for penetration testing automation
- Password cracking and web application attack methods
- Browser exploitation using BeEF framework
- Capture the Flag challenge walkthroughs for hands-on practice
Exclusive Offer
What You'll Get
- Step-by-step penetration testing methodology
- Hands-on experience with Kali Linux tools
- Practical vulnerability scanning and exploitation skills
- Real-world Capture the Flag practice
- Knowledge of offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies
- Certificate of completion to strengthen your cybersecurity profile
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this course suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. It starts with lab setup and foundational concepts before advanced exploitation.
Q: Will I perform real penetration testing exercises?
A: Yes. The course includes practical labs and Capture the Flag walkthroughs.
Q: Are vulnerability scanning tools covered?
A: Yes. Nmap, Nessus, and OpenVAS are included.
Q: Does this course include digital forensics basics?
A: Yes. A bonus section covers forensic case management.
Course Curriculum
| Course Overview | |||
| Course Overview | 00:04:00 | ||
| Building Your Virtual Lab Environment | |||
| Lab-Creating a Virtual install of Kali using VirtualBox | 00:13:00 | ||
| Installing the VirtualBox Extension Pack | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lab-Creating a Virtual Install of CSI Linux | 00:13:00 | ||
| Lab-Creating an Unattended Virtual Install of XP Using Virtualbox | 00:08:00 | ||
| Taking a Snapshot of Your Current configuration | 00:04:00 | ||
| Anonymity - Remaining Anonymous While Browsing Online | |||
| Lab-Anonymize Kali Using Whonix | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lab-Ensuring Anonymity Using the CSI Linux Gateway | 00:13:00 | ||
| Assigning a Random MAC Address in Kali | 00:07:00 | ||
| Passive reconnaissance | |||
| Lab-Information Gathering Using Maltego | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lab-Conducting OSINT Using CSI Linux Investigator | 00:08:00 | ||
| Using Metagoofil inside CSI Linux Analyst | 00:05:00 | ||
| Conducting a Passive Reconnaissance Using Shodan | |||
| Lab-Preparing CSI Analyst to Use Shodan | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lab-Using Shodan to Find Vulnerable Devices | 00:16:00 | ||
| Lab-Using Shodan to Search for Vulnerable Databases | 00:08:00 | ||
| NMap | |||
| Lab-Introduction to NMap | 00:17:00 | ||
| Lab-NMap Scripting Engine (NSE) | 00:19:00 | ||
| Lab-Scanning for WannaCry Ransomware | 00:14:00 | ||
| Scanning for Vulnerabilities Using NESSUS | |||
| Lab-Installing NESSUS Using Docker | 00:15:00 | ||
| Lab-Scanning for Vulnerabilities Using Nessus | 00:11:00 | ||
| Using Your Nessus Scan Results | 00:12:00 | ||
| Scanning for Vulnerabilities Using OpenVAS | |||
| Lab-Installing OpenVAS Using Docker | 00:09:00 | ||
| Lab – Scanning for Vulnerabilities Using OpenVAS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Exploiting Windows XP | |||
| Video and Lab- Using Metasploit to Launch a DOS Attack Against Windows XP | 00:09:00 | ||
| Lab-Establishing A VNC Shell Using Meterpreter | 00:18:00 | ||
| Lab-Using Meterpreter to backdoor Windows XP | 00:12:00 | ||
| Lab – Exploiting Vulnerable Applications on Windows XP SP2 | 01:15:00 | ||
| Lab – Hacking Windows XP via MS11-006 Windows Shell Graphics Processing | 01:05:00 | ||
| NetCat | |||
| Creating a Virtual Install of Server 2008 Using virtualBox | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lab-Create Reverse Shell Using MS09_050 | 00:12:00 | ||
| Exploiting Linux | |||
| Lab-Installing Metasploitable2 Using VirtualBox | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lab – Learning to Hack Linux Using Metasploitable2 | 01:10:00 | ||
| Lab – Exploring Endpoint Attacks | 01:35:00 | ||
| Social Engineering | |||
| Lab-Using the Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) | 00:07:00 | ||
| BASH Scripting for Pentesters | |||
| Lab-Introduction to BASH Scripting | 00:08:00 | ||
| Lab-Creating a BASH Script for Linux Fedora Part-1 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Lab-Creating a BASH Script for Linux Fedora Part-2 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Password Cracking | |||
| Lab – Password Cracking Using Medusa | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lab-Passwords Cracking Using Mimikatz | 00:11:00 | ||
| Lab-Password Cracking Using Hydra | 00:05:00 | ||
| Web Based Application Attacks | |||
| Lab-Installing w3af in Kali Linux Using Docker | 00:13:00 | ||
| Lab – Conducting A Website Vulnerability Scan Using w3af | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lab – Performing a Browser Based Attack | 00:12:00 | ||
| Lab-SQL Injection Attack Using SQLmap | 00:12:00 | ||
| Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF) | |||
| Configure Kali for Exploitation the WAN | 00:16:00 | ||
| Lab-The Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF) | 00:19:00 | ||
| Capture the Flag Walkthrough - Mr. Robot | |||
| Lab file – Capture the Flag (CTF) – Mr. Robot | 02:25:00 | ||
| Video Walk Through -Key #1 | 00:13:00 | ||
| Video Walk through – Key #2 | 00:19:00 | ||
| Video Walk Through – Key #3 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Capture the Flag Walkthrough – Stapler | |||
| Lab File – Walkthrough – CTF – Stapler | 02:40:00 | ||
| Capture the Flag – Stapler Part 1 | 00:18:00 | ||
| Capture the Flag – Stapler Part 2 | 00:17:00 | ||
| Capture the Flag – Stapler Part 3 | 00:17:00 | ||
| Bonus - Digital Forensics Case Management | |||
| Attaching an External USB Device in Kali | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lab -Digital Forensics Using Autopsy Part I | 00:11:00 | ||
| Lab-Digital Forensics Using Autopsy Part II | 00:07:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Using Kali Linux | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
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