Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting
About this course
This Specialization provides a complete journey into ethical hacking and penetration testing with Kali Linux, covering reconnaissance, exploitation, wireless security, Android vulnerabilities, SQL injection, cryptography, and advanced red-team techniques. Through six structured courses, learners will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and sqlmap to identify, exploit, and secure vulnerabilities. Designed for beginners and aspiring cybersecurity professionals, this program emphasizes practical labs, real-world simulations, and step-by-step projects to prepare learners for careers in penetration testing, cybersecurity analysis, and ethical hacking.
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What you'll learn
- understand the principles of ethical hacking
- perform penetration testing
- use tools like Nmap and Metasploit
- identify and exploit vulnerabilities
- secure systems against attacks
Course objectives
- provide practical experience in penetration testing
- emphasize real-world applications of security testing
- prepare learners for careers in cybersecurity and ethical hacking
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