Penetration Testing With Kali Linux and Red Team Tactics

Learn penetration testing and red team operations with Kali Linux. Master network scanning, scripting, exploitation techniques, and hands-on lab scenarios to gain real-world cyber security skills used by ethical hackers and red team professionals.

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(500)

4,400 Students

5 Hours

Stage 4 - Advanced

Last update: Feb 2024

Audio Language: English

Subtitles/Captions: Yes

Type of Training: Online self-paced

Focus: Ethical Hacking Courses, Penetration Testing Training Courses

Caption Language: English

What You’ll Learn

This Penetration Testing With Kali Linux and Red Team Tactics will teach you:

Cyber security fundamentals:
Understand key concepts and threat models.
Linux command line:
Use CLI for navigation, scripting, and file management.
Netcat and Wireshark:
Capture, analyze, and manipulate network traffic.
Information gathering:
Apply passive and active reconnaissance techniques.

Nmap scanning:
Perform port scans, service detection, and firewall evasion.
Web application attacks:
Use tools like Burp Suite, DIRB, and Nikto.
Metasploit framework:
Execute payloads and exploit known vulnerabilities.
Red team tactics:
Simulate real-world attacks and assess system defenses.

Included in the Penetration Testing With Kali Linux

5 Hours of On-Demand Video

21 Downloadable Resources

Access on Mobile

Certificate of Completion

Suitable for the Following Careers

Cyber Security Engineer

DevSecOps Engineer

Ethical Hacker

Penetration Tester

System Administrator

Course Content

Section 1 : Promotional Video

1. Promotional Video

Section 2 : Introduction

2. What is Cyber Security ?

3. The CIA triad

4. Types of Hackers

5. Ethical Hacking Vs Cyber Security

6. Red Team Vs Blue Team

7. Why Kali Linux ?

Section 3 : Getting Started with Kali Linux

8. Booting Up Kali Linux

9. The Linux Filesystem

10. Basic Linux Commands

Assignment 1: Basic Linux Commands Assignment

11. Managing Kali Linux Services

12. Searching, Installing, and Removing Tools

Assignment 2: Managing Kali Linux Services Assignment

Section 4 : Kali Linux Command Line (CLI)

13. Environment Variables

14. Bash History Command

15. Piping and Redirection

Assignment 3: Piping and Redirection Assignment

16. Text Searching and Manipulation

17. Editing Files

18. Comparing Files

19. Managing Processes

20. File and Command Monitoring

21. Downloading Files

22. Customizing the Bash Environment

Section 5 : Netcat (nc) Essentials

Section 6 : Wireshark

24. What is Wireshark and why should you learn it?

25. Basics of Computer Networking

26. OSI model

27. WireShark Getting Started

28. WireShark Filters Lectures

29. Sets a filter for any packet that has x.x.x.x as IP address

30. Sets a conversation filter between two specific IP addresses

31. Sets a filter to display all http and dns protocols

32. Sets filters for any TCP packet with a specific source or destination port

33. displays all TCP packets that contain a certain term

34. filters all HTTP GET and POST requests

35. filter out certain types of protocols

36. Wireshark Uses In Real World Lectures

37. Can Wireshark capture passwords?

38. Plain text network protocols

39. Capture Insecure Connections (Net Cat)

40. Capture FTP Passwords

41. Extract files from FTP using Wireshark

42. Capture HTTP Passwords

43. Capture files (images) from HTTP traffic

Section 7 : Bash Scripting (Shell Scripting)

Section 8 : Passive Information Gathering Techniques

Section 9 : Active Information Gathering Techniques

Section 10 : Scanning with Nmap

64. Port Scanners Essentials

65. What is Nmap

66. Scanning Techniques of Nmap - Theory lectures

67. UDP Scan (-sU)

68. FIN Scan (-sF)

69. Ping Scan (-sP)

70. TCP SYN Scan (-sS)

71. TCP Connect() Scan (-sT)

72. Version Detection (-sV)

73. Idle Scan (-sI)

74. Basic Nmap Scan against IP or host - Theory

75. Basic Nmap Scan against IP or host - Hands On

76. Nmap Ping Scan - Theory

77. Nmap Ping Scan - Hands On

78. Scan specific ports or scan entire port ranges - Theory

79. Scan specific ports or scan entire port ranges - Hands On

80. Scan multiple IP addresses - Theory

81. Scan multiple IP addresses - Hands On

82. Scan the most popular ports - Theory

83. Scan the most popular ports - Hands On

84. Scan hosts and IP addresses reading from a text file - Theory

85. Scan hosts and IP addresses reading from a text file - Hands On

86. Save your Nmap scan results to a file - Theory

87. Save your Nmap scan results to a file - Hands On

88. Disabling DNS name resolution - Theory

89. Disabling DNS name resolution - Hands On

90. Scan + OS and service detection with fast execution - Theory

91. Scan + OS and service detection with fast execution - Hands On

92. Detect service/daemon versions - Theory

93. Detect service/daemon versions - Hands On

94. Scan using TCP or UDP protocols - Theory

95. Scan using TCP or UDP protocols - Hands On

96. Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) Lectures

97. What is NSE ?

98. CVE detection using Nmap - Theory

99. CVE detection using Nmap - Hands On

100. Launching DOS with Nmap - Theory

101. Launching DOS with Nmap - Hands On

102. Launching brute force attacks - Theory

103. Launching brute force attacks - Hands On

104. Detecting malware infections on remote hosts - Theory

105. Detecting malware infections on remote hosts - Hands On

106. Nmap Firewall and IDS Evasion - Theory Lectures

107. Fragment Packets - Theory

108. Specify a specific MTU - Theory

109. Use Decoy addresses - Theory

110. Idle Zombie Scan - Theory

111. Source port number specification - Theory

112. Append Random Data - Theory

113. Scan with Random Order - Theory

114. MAC Address Spoofing - Theory

115. Send Bad Checksums - Theory

Section 11 : Web Application Attacks

Section 12 : The Metasploit Framework Essentials

Section 13 : Hands-On Practice Lab 1

Section 14 : Hands-On Practice Lab 2

Section 15 : Hands-On Practice Lab 3

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Requirements

Eagerness to learn and patience

Basic understanding of networking and operating systems

Familiarity with Linux and terminal commands

A computer capable of running Kali Linux virtual machines

Stable internet connection

Description of Penetration Testing With Kali Linux and Red Team Tactics Training

This course offers a deep dive into ethical hacking, penetration testing, and red team methodologies using Kali Linux. You’ll start by exploring cyber security concepts and setting up Kali Linux, then move into hands-on skills including reconnaissance, network scanning, and web application exploitation.

You’ll work with industry-standard tools like Nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit, learn bash scripting, and explore buffer overflow and Active Directory attacks. The course includes multiple lab walkthroughs to reinforce your skills through real-world scenarios.

Boot and configure Kali Linux with essential tools and services
Use CLI and bash scripting to manage and automate tasks
Capture insecure traffic with Wireshark and Netcat
Perform recon with Shodan, WHOIS, and email harvesting
Scan for vulnerabilities using Nmap and other pentesting tools
Exploit web apps with OWASP payloads and scanners
Launch advanced attacks with Metasploit, Kali container, and Kex
Practice skills on a testing platform for Android without altering the host OS

You'll explore Kali’s versatility as a Linux penetration testing platform, learn how to deploy it via App Store Kali containers, and even adapt it as a mobile penetration testing platform. By the end, you’ll have the tactical skills and real-world experience to perform Kali Linux penetration testing confidently and professionally.

Who Is This Course For

This course is ideal for cyber security professionals, ethical hackers, and IT students aiming to build strong penetration testing and red teaming skills. It’s also suited for system administrators looking to understand how attackers target infrastructure.

Course Instructor

Musab Zayadneh

Musab Zayadneh is a DevOps and Security Engineer with a passion for teaching. Since 2018, he has helped over 100,000 students learn DevOps and security tools and practices. Musab creates courses designed to improve skills and help people secure jobs by teaching the necessary skills for the industry.

His courses include the "Ultimate DevSecOps Course - With Real Life Scenarios" and "Ultimate Ethical Hacking Using Kali Linux Red Team Tactics." Musab's dedication to education and his practical approach to teaching make him a valuable resource for anyone looking to advance their career in DevOps and security.

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Testimonials

★★★★★

Maria S.

This course gave me real, hands-on experience with tools like Metasploit and Wireshark. I gained confidence using an advanced penetration testing distribution based on Kali Linux, explored reverse engineering, and worked in the desktop environment I prefer. Highly recommended!

★★★★★

Ahmed R.

The instructor does a great job walking you through each phase of an attack. I appreciated the deep dive into reconnaissance and Active Directory attacks. I just wish the Wireshark section had more advanced filtering examples, but overall this was a fantastic and challenging course.

★★★★★

Liam P.

The course starts with the basics and builds up to advanced content. I appreciated the practical examples, clear CLI work, and the option to choose the desktop, including GNOME Shell. The virtual machine setup and live boot guidance were helpful, and it’s a great intro to Offensive Security using the latest version of Kali.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most used penetration testing tool?

The most commonly used tool in penetration testing is Nmap (Network Mapper). It's a powerful open-source utility used for network discovery and vulnerability scanning, making it a foundational tool for any penetration test. Nmap allows testers to map out a network, identify open ports, detect services, and determine operating systems, essential for planning any attack or assessment.

Do professional hackers use Kali Linux?

Yes, many professional ethical hackers and penetration testers use Kali Linux. It’s a popular, security-focused distribution with powerful security tools for pen testing, exploitation, and forensics. Kali is widely trusted in real-world engagements and training environments.

When does the course start and finish?

Penetration Testing With Kali Linux starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

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Penetration Testing With Kali Linux and Red Team Tactics

What You’ll Learn

Included in the Penetration Testing With Kali Linux

Suitable for the Following Careers

Course Content

Section 1 : Promotional Video

Section 2 : Introduction

Section 3 : Getting Started with Kali Linux

Section 4 : Kali Linux Command Line (CLI)

Section 5 : Netcat (nc) Essentials

Section 6 : Wireshark

Section 7 : Bash Scripting (Shell Scripting)

Section 8 : Passive Information Gathering Techniques

Section 9 : Active Information Gathering Techniques

Section 10 : Scanning with Nmap

Section 11 : Web Application Attacks

Section 12 : The Metasploit Framework Essentials

Section 13 : Hands-On Practice Lab 1

Section 14 : Hands-On Practice Lab 2

Section 15 : Hands-On Practice Lab 3

OPEN FULL CURRICULUM

Requirements

Description of Penetration Testing With Kali Linux and Red Team Tactics Training

Who Is This Course For

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