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The Ultimate Kali Linux Book Specialization

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The Ultimate Kali Linux Book Specialization

Ethical Hacking Network Web Security.

Gain practical skills in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security assessments

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Install and configure Kali Linux 2024.1 for penetration testing.

  • Think like an adversary to identify and exploit security weaknesses.

  • Set up virtual lab environments to practice ethical hacking techniques.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Foundations of Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

Foundations of Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

Course 1, 7 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build and configure a penetration testing lab using Kali Linux.

  • Conduct passive and active reconnaissance to gather target information.

  • Perform vulnerability assessments to identify and analyze security risks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Security
Category: Active Directory
Category: Linux
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Web Applications
Category: Metasploit
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Virtualization
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Authentications
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Security Testing
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Exploitation techniques

What you'll learn

  • Execute network penetration tests to uncover vulnerabilities effectively.

  • Perform Active Directory attacks and post-exploitation procedures.

  • Apply advanced wireless and social engineering techniques securely.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Exploit development
Category: Brute-force attacks
Category: Metasploit
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Security Testing
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Authentications
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Network Security
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Mitigation
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Active Directory
Category: Exploitation techniques
Category: Linux

What you'll learn

  • Identify common web application vulnerabilities and assess their impact effectively.

  • Execute practical penetration testing strategies to simulate real-world attacks.

  • Apply best practices to secure web applications against emerging threats.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Event Monitoring
Category: Web Servers
Category: Linux
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Application Security
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Test Tools
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Security Testing
Category: Exploitation techniques
Category: Virtualization
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Web Applications
Category: Authentications
Category: Security Controls

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