Ethical Hacking - Hands-On Training - Part I

Ethical Hacking - A Hands-On Training course for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Using Kali Linux

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What you'll 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

Requirements

  • Complete Module 01 - Virtual Network Lab Build
  • A laptop or desktop capable of running two simultaneous virtual installs in conjunction with their host operating system.
  • Basic networking skills, IP addressing, familiarization with ports and services, configure a network adapter, use PING, IFCONFIG, IPCONFIG
  • Reliable LAN or cable connection for Internet access.
  • A host machine running Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 (preferred). MAC and Apple machines will work but a Windows host is preferred.
  • A minimum of 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
  • Basic computer fundamentals.
  • Basic operating system fundamentals.

Description

Course Overview

This course provides learners with a basic level of competency using a hands-on approach to gaining practical experience as a penetration tester or an ethical hacker (white, grey or black).

This course provides a fundamental look at offensive security concepts and techniques using a virtual install of Kali Linux and three different target victims, Windows XP, Server 2008 and Linux (Metesploitable2). This course provides a 100% hands-on approach to learning to be an ethical hacker or a pentester.

How is the course structured?

The course uses short video tutorials, hands-on labs, virtualization, and open source tools for step-by-step learning of ethical hacking fundamentals; the same tools and open-source software are used by professional penetration testers and ethical hackers.

This course provides videos, labs, and links for downloading the free and open-source software used throughout this course.

You will be able to build a virtual install of Kali Linux and Windows XP for the virtual lab environment. You should complete the first lab of this course before enrolling. Starting with lab 2, we will begin scanning and attacking a Windows XP victim. If the first lab cannot be completed, there is no need to enroll in the course since all labs that follow are dependent on the first lab being completed.

You will learn how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to stop them, the importance of a strong firewall, the importance of keeping systems and software updated and the use of complex passwords.

You will also learn how to launch DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows, keylogging, and password hacking. Completion of the course will help prepare an individual for an entry-level position as a pen-tester or ethical hacker.

To successfully complete this course students must demonstrate the fundamental concepts of offensive hacking. In other words, learners will learn something by doing. If you would like to discuss ethical hacking, watch someone else talk about technology or write a paper, there are plenty of other courses to choose from.

Course Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the use of offensive security tools and techniques.
  2. Proficiency in the use of the CLI (Command Line Interface) of Linux.
  3. Use Linux as a hacking platform.

Who should take this course?

Network administrators, cybersecurity students, entry-level penetration testers, anyone who wants to be an ethical hacker, concerned parents, concerned spouses, law enforcement and anyone with a solid background in technology.

Who should not take this course?

Anyone suffering from technophobia (the fear of learning new technology). Anyone not having a good understanding of the OSI model, or the TCP/IP suite.

What are the course requirements, knowledge level?

  • A good understanding of basic networking concepts, the TCPI/IP stack, how devices communicate, and basic troubleshooting of network connectivity issues.
  • How to use a computer, a mouse and a keyboard.
  • How to configure a static IP address on a Network adapter.
  • How to check for connectivity using PING, IPCONFIG, and IFCONFIG.
  • This course will not cover or review the OSI model, discuss IP addressing or any basic networking concepts. Students are expected to have these skills when they enroll.

Hardware

  • PC, laptop or desktop capable of virtualization. (Virtualization enabled BIOS).
  • A minimum of 4 GB of RAM, (8 GB or more of RAM recommended).
  • Administrative access to the host operating system. (You own the machine).
  • LAN or cable connection for Internet access. (Cannot use a wireless connection).
  • High-speed internet access using a reliable Internet connection. (5mb or higher throughput).

Software

  • Any 64-bit Windows operating system. (preferred)
  • A current 64-bit version of Mac or a Linux operating system.
  • Installation of VMWare Player (free edition) for Windows and Linux users. (Links provided in the lab).
  • Installation of Virtualbox for MAC. (Links provided in the lab).
  • Installation of 7zip (Links provided in the lab).
  • Copy of Kali ISO or Kali VMWare or Virtualbox image. (Links provided in the lab).
  • Copy of Windows XP SP2 (Links provided in the lab).
  • Copy of Server 2008 SPI 32 bit (Links provided in the lab).
  • Copy of Metesploitable2 (Links provided in the lab).

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone a wanting pure 100% hands-on learning experinece.
  • Anyone wanting to learn the basics network penetration.
  • Anyone wanting to apply basic hacking concepts.
  • Anybody wanting to learn how hackers hack computer systems
  • Anybody wanting to learn how to secure their systems from hackers


Your Instructor


Prof K
Prof K

Prof. K comes to StationX with a Master of Science in Cyber Security from UMUC (2015) and Master of Science in Information Technology from Capella University (2007).

Prof. k has worked in technology since 1998 working as a Microsoft Support Technician, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, 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. Professor K's expertise in technology focuses on designing, building, supporting network infrastructures and network security.

Professor K has taught online since 2008 and teaches for a number of other online universities and colleges.

Prof. k holds a number of valid technology certifications including:

  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
  • A+, Net+, Security+
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS
  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist – CIOS

Professor K spends his spare time working in his wood shop and providing free technical support to the local retirement community in Tucson Arizona.


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Course Curriculum


  Section 1: Course Overview
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  Section 2: Virtual Lab Build
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  Section 3: Passive Reconnaissance
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  Section 4: Scanning and Enumeration
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  Section 5: Scanning for Vulnerabilities Using Nessus
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  Section 6: Scanning for Vulnerabilities OpenVAS
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  Section 7: Exploiting Microsoft Windows
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  Section 8: Exploiting Linux
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  Section 9: Social Engineering
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  Section 10: BASH Scripting for Pentesters
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  Section 11: Password Cracking
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  Section 12: Pentesting Wireless Networks
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  Section 13: Web Based Application Attacks
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  Section 14: Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF)
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  Section 15: Remaining Anonymous
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  Section 16: CTF Mr Robot
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  Section 17: CTF Stapler
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  Audio Version of Training
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