Pen Testing

Topics Covered:

• Virtual Machines and Networking (Tools: VirtualBox or VMware)
• Installing and Configuring Kali Linux
• Essential Tools for Penetration Testing (Tools: Wireshark, Burp Suite)
• Lab Safety and Isolation

Learning Outcomes:

• Set up and configure a virtual lab environment
• Install and configure Kali Linux for pen testing
• Identify and use essential penetration testing tools
• Understand the importance of lab safety and isolation

Topics Covered:

• Passive Information Gathering
• Active Information Gathering
• Using Reconnaissance Tools (Tools: WHOIS, Nslookup, Nmap, theHarvester)
• Documenting Findings

Learning Outcomes:

• Conduct passive and active information gathering
• Utilize reconnaissance tools effectively
• Analyze and document gathered information
• Understand the importance of thorough reconnaissance

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Vulnerability Scanners (Tools: Nessus, OpenVAS, Nmap)
• Configuring and Running Scans
• Interpreting Scan Results
• False Positives and Negatives

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the functionality of vulnerability scanners
• Configure and execute vulnerability scans
• Analyze and interpret scan results
• Identify and handle false positives and negatives

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Exploits
• Common Exploitation Techniques
• Using Metasploit Framework (Tools: Metasploit Framework, Searchsploit, Exploit-DB)
• Privilege Escalation

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand various exploitation techniques
• Use Metasploit for exploiting vulnerabilities
• Perform privilege escalation
• Assess and mitigate exploitation risks

Topics Covered:

• Post-Exploitation Tasks
• Maintaining Access (Tools: Metasploit Framework, Empire, Netcat)
• Covering Tracks
• Data Exfiltration Techniques

Learning Outcomes:

• Perform post-exploitation tasks effectively
• Maintain access to compromised systems
• Implement techniques to cover tracks
• Understand and use data exfiltration methods

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Web Application Security (Tools: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite)
• Common Web Vulnerabilities
• Testing for SQL Injection
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand web application security concepts
• Identify and exploit common web vulnerabilities
• Perform SQL injection and XSS attacks
• Use tools like OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite for web testing

Topics Covered:

• Wireless Networking Basics (Tools: Aircrack-ng, Kismet)
• Wireless Security Protocols
• Wi-Fi Attacks and Exploits
• Securing Wireless Networks

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand wireless network concepts and security protocols
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in wireless networks
• Perform Wi-Fi attacks using tools like Aircrack-ng and Kismet
• Implement measures to secure wireless networks

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Social Engineering (Tools: Social-Engineer Toolkit, Gophish)
• Phishing Techniques
• Impersonation and Pretexting
• Mitigating Social Engineering Attacks

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand social engineering principles and techniques
• Identify and execute phishing attacks
• Utilize tools like Social-Engineer Toolkit and Gophish
• Develop strategies to mitigate social engineering risks

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Physical Security (Tools: Lockpicks, RFID Cloners)
• Physical Penetration Testing Techniques
• Bypassing Physical Security Measures
• Assessing and Improving Physical Security

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of physical security in cybersecurity
• Perform physical penetration testing techniques
• Use tools like lockpicks and RFID cloners
• Evaluate and enhance physical security measures

Topics Covered:

• Importance of Documentation in Penetration Testing (Tools: Dradis, MagicTree)
• Creating Comprehensive Reports
• Communicating Findings to Stakeholders
• Recommendations and Mitigation Strategies

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role of documentation in penetration testing
• Create detailed and effective penetration testing reports
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Develop actionable mitigation strategies

Topics Covered:

• Review of Key Concepts
• Final Project: Comprehensive Penetration Test
• Presentation of Findings
• Course Review and Q&A

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate proficiency in penetration testing through a final project
• Present and defend penetration testing findings
• Review and reinforce key course concepts
• Clarify any remaining questions or doubts