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The following links provide free access to certifications and training in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT):
- TCM Security – Learn Penetration Testing for FREE
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2. Alison – Penetration Testing Engineer
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- Techonquer – Free VAPT Training: Master Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
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Alison – Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
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Cybrary – Free Cyber Security Courses & Hacking Training
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6. Coursera – Penetration Testing Courses (Free Enrollment)
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- Cyber Gita – Master the Art of VAPT
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Class Central – 2000+ Penetration Testing Online Courses
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Palo Alto Networks – Free Cybersecurity Education Courses
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You Should Know:
Essential VAPT Tools & Commands
1. Nmap (Network Scanning)
nmap -sV -A target.com nmap --script vuln target.com
2. Metasploit (Exploitation Framework)
msfconsole use exploit/multi/handler set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp exploit
3. Burp Suite (Web App Testing)
- Intercept HTTP requests
- Perform SQLi, XSS, CSRF testing
4. OWASP ZAP (Automated Scanning)
./zap.sh -cmd -quickurl http://target.com -quickprogress
5. Nikto (Web Server Scanner)
nikto -h http://target.com
6. SQLMap (SQL Injection Testing)
sqlmap -u "http://target.com/page?id=1" --dbs
7. Hydra (Brute Force Tool)
hydra -l admin -P passwords.txt ssh://target.com
8. Wireshark (Network Analysis)
wireshark -k -i eth0
9. John the Ripper (Password Cracking)
john --wordlist=rockyou.txt hashes.txt
10. Linux Privilege Escalation Checks
sudo -l find / -perm -4000 2>/dev/null
What Undercode Say:
VAPT is a critical skill in cybersecurity, and mastering these tools can help identify vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. Regular practice with Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite is essential. Automation with Bash scripting (#!/bin/bash) can streamline repetitive tasks. Always stay updated with the latest CVEs (cve.mitre.org) and practice in legal environments like Hack The Box or TryHackMe.
Expected Output:
A well-structured guide to free VAPT certifications, essential tools, and practical commands for cybersecurity professionals.
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Reported By: Dharamveer Prasad – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅



