Overview What You Will Learn Curriculum Instructor

Course Overview

In today's cybersecurity landscape, hacking and penetration testing (pentesting) are no longer niche skills—they are essential for anyone serious about protecting digital assets. "Deep Dive into Hacking and Pentesting" offers a comprehensive exploration of tools, techniques, and methodologies used by professionals to identify vulnerabilities before malicious hackers do. Learning these concepts empowers individuals and organizations to strengthen their defenses proactively, making it crucial for IT security enthusiasts, ethical hackers, and system administrators alike.

This course begins with building a robust virtual lab environment, covering the setup of Kali Linux, CSI Linux, Windows XP, and Metasploitable machines. It then moves into passive reconnaissance techniques using Maltego, CSI Linux Investigator, and Shodan. Students learn about network scanning through Nmap, vulnerability assessments with Nessus and OpenVAS, and hands-on exploitation of Windows and Linux systems using Metasploit and MSFVENOM. The course also covers social engineering with ZPhisher, BASH scripting for automation, password cracking using Hydra, Medusa, and Mimikatz, wireless network attacks, web application vulnerabilities, and browser exploitation with BeEF. It concludes with strategies for staying anonymous online and guided Capture the Flag (CTF) walkthroughs for "Mr. Robot" and "Stapler."

By completing this course, learners will gain practical, hands-on skills in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, exploitation techniques, and real-world pentesting strategies.

What You Will Learn

  • Use virtualization as it applies to penetration testing.
  • Discover , scan and exploit network vulnerabilities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform an entry-level penetration test.
  • Hack and secure wired networks
  • Hack secure systems using client-side and social engineering attacks
  • Create a virtual install of Kali Linux
  • Learn Linux fundamentals

Program Curriculum

  • Downloading ISO and OVA Files for VirtualBox
  • Creating a Virtual Install of Kali using VirtualBox
  • Create a Virtual Install of CSI Linux 2021.2
  • Creating an Unattended Virtual Install of XP using VirtualBox
  • Creating an Install of Metasplotable3-w2k8
  • Installing the VirtualBox Extension Pack
  • Taking a Snapshot of Your Current Configuration
  • $7 Million Cybersecurity Scholarship by EC-Council
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Gathering Information Using Maltego
  • Gathering Information Using CSI Linux Investigator
  • Preparing CSI Linux to Use Shodan
  • Using Shodan to Find Vulnerable Devices
  • Using Shodan to Search for Vulnerable Databases
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Introduction to Nmap
  • Service and Open Port Scan
  • OS Detection
  • Host Discovery
  • Analyzing Nmap Results
  • Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE)
  • Scanning for WannaCry Ransomware
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Installing NESSUS Using Docker
  • Scanning for Vulnerabilities Using Nessus
  • Using Your Nessus Scan Results
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Installing OpenVAS Using Docker
  • Scanning for Vulnerabilities Using OpenVAS
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • Using Metasploit to Launch a DOS Attack Against Windows XP
  • Establishing A VNC Shell Using Meterpreter
  • Using Meterpreter to Backdoor Windows XP
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • Use MSFVENOM to Create a BIND Shell Payload
  • Use MSFVENOM to Create a Reverse TCP Payload
  • Use MSFVENOM to Create a HTTPS Payload
  • Use MSFVENOM to Create a Hidden Bind TCP Payload
  • Chapter 7 Quiz

  • Installing Metasploitable2 Using VirtualBox
  • Chapter 8 Quiz

  • Social Engineering with ZPhisher
  • Chapter 9 Quiz

  • Introduction to BASH Scripting
  • Creating a BASH Script for Scanning Vulnerable Ports
  • Chapter 10 Quiz

  • Password Cracking Using Hydra
  • Password Cracking Using Medusa
  • Passwords Cracking Using Mimikatz
  • Chapter 11 Quiz

  • Installing a Wireless Adapter in Kali
  • Hacking a Wireless Network Using Kali Linux
  • Wireless Deauthentication Attack
  • PMKID Client-less Wireless Attack Using Bettercap
  • Chapter 12 Quiz

  • Installing w3af in Kali Linux Using Docker
  • Conducting A Website Vulnerability Scan Using w3af
  • Performing a Browser Based Attack
  • SQL Injection Attack Using SQLmap
  • Chapter 13 Quiz

  • Configure Kali for Exploitation the WAN
  • The Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF)
  • Chapter 14 Quiz

  • Anonymize Kali Using Whonix
  • Chapter 15 Quiz

  • Walkthrough - Key #1
  • Walkthrough - Key #2
  • Walkthrough - Key #3

  • Capture the Flag - Stapler Part 1
  • Capture the Flag - Stapler Part 2
  • Capture the Flag - Stapler Part 3
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Instructor

Cliff Krahenbill

Cliff Krahenbill has worked in technology since 1998 working as a Microsoft Support Technician, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a technology support specialist, a Senior Network Technology Consultant, an IT Auditor and most recently as the owner and operator of his own technology firm, CLK Technology Solutions located in Tucson Arizona. Cliff's expertise in technology focuses on designing, building, supporting network infrastructures, and network security.

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