Learn ethical hacking through Kali Linux, one of the leading computer security operating systems, and discover how to gather information, detect vulnerabilities, and exploit them using tools in Kali Linux.
An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux
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An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux
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Beginner level
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4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Set up Kali Linux on your system
Use the DNS toolkit in Kali Linux
Learn about network security scanning (Nmap)
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September 2024
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Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we will lay the foundation for your journey into cybersecurity by setting up all the necessary tools and environments. You will start by understanding the course overview, followed by installing Kali Linux, setting up virtual machines, and configuring web servers and vulnerable applications.
What's included
4 videos1 reading
In this module, we will delve into the critical phase of information gathering, a foundational step in any cybersecurity assessment. You will learn to analyze DNS, detect IDS and IPS, identify live hosts, and use various tools like network and port scanners, Enum4Linux, Dmitry, Recon-ng, and Sparta to collect essential data about your targets.
What's included
9 videos
In this module, we will focus on vulnerability analysis, a crucial step in identifying and addressing security weaknesses. You will learn to use tools like Nikto for web server scanning and unix-privesc-check to detect privilege escalation vulnerabilities on Unix systems. This section will equip you with the skills to analyze scan results and implement effective security measures.
What's included
2 videos
In this module, we will dive into web application analysis and exploitation, which is essential for understanding and securing web environments. You will learn to use tools like wpscan, Burp Suite, Wfuzz, Commix, Sqlmap, and Metasploit to uncover and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications. This section will equip you with the skills to conduct thorough security assessments and enhance web application defenses.
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6 videos1 assignment
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