Learning Kali Linux

Explore the tools you need to become a proficient ethical hacker: Kali Linux running in a VirtualBox environment, the Metasploitable system, and a Juice Shop website for testing.

Introduction

• Using Kali Linux to succeed in ethical hacking
• What you should know
• Disclaimer

1. Building a VirtualBox Test Lab

• Introduction to virtualization
• Setting up a virtual lab
• A first look at VirtualBox
• Installing Kali as an appliance
• Installing Metasploitable from a virtual disk
• Installing Linux from an ISO file
• Installing the Juice Shop
• Installing Windows 11
• Using VirtualBox's advanced VM options

2. Kali

• Starting with Kali
• Customizing the terminal window
• Using the application menu
• Setting up favorites
• Updating Kali
• Browsing with Kali
• Taking notes

3. Information Gathering

• Information gathering with Kali
• Using deep magic for reconnaissance
• Using DNS for passive reconnaissance
• Using Shodan to enumerate the internet
• Active target reconnaissance
• Taking a quick peek at a web server

4. Vulnerability Scanning

• Vulnerability scanning with Kali
• Using Nikto to scan a web server
• Zapping a website
• Using Burp Suite to scan a website
• Busting open a website

5. Password Cracking

• Introducing password recovery
• Using command line tools for dictionaries
• Having a ripping good time
• Cracking Windows passwords

6. Exploiting Targets

• Overview of exploitation tools
• Shortlisting exploits
• Exploiting Linux with Metasploit
• Spraying passwords with Hydra
• Exploiting Windows with Venom

7. Building a Cyber Range

• Using Kali Purple to build cyber range tools
• Building a cyber range attack script
• Running our first cyber range attack
• Using VulnHub servers in a cyber range

Conclusion

• Next steps