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Windows Pentesting Essentials
Go from beginner to advanced Windows pentesting with Kali, Nmap, PowerShell and Metasploit.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Set up and use Kali Linux and Parrot OS for pentesting
- Master Nmap for network discovery and vulnerability assessment
- Utilize PowerShell for both attack and defense scenarios
- Employ PowerSploit and PowerShell Empire for advanced attacks
- Conduct comprehensive penetration tests using Metasploit
- Understand and exploit Windows 11-specific vulnerabilities
- Develop custom scripts and tools for pentesting
Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to take students from beginner to advanced levels in Windows 11 pentesting. It covers essential tools and techniques, including Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Nmap, PowerShell, PowerSploit, PowerShell Empire, and Metasploit.
Curriculum
Learning time: 4 hours 31 minutes
Introduction to Pentesting and Windows 1120 minutes
- Ethical hacking principles and legal consideration…
- Windows 11 architecture and security features over…
Setting Up the Pentesting Environment28 minutes
- Installation and configuration of Kali Linux
- Essential tools overview for Kali Linux
- Creating a safe testing environment for Windows 11…
Reconnaissance and Information Gathering32 minutes
- Mastering Nmap for network discovery and port scan…
- Advanced Nmap techniques and commands
- Other information gathering techniques including O…
Vulnerability Assessment27 minutes
- Identifying vulnerabilities in Windows 11 systems
- Using automated tools for vulnerability scanning
- Manual vulnerability assessment techniques includi…
PowerShell for Pentesting26 minutes
- Understanding PowerShell basics and execution poli…
- Utilizing PowerShell for reconnaissance and exploi…
- Essential PowerShell commands for penetration test…
PowerSploit26 minutes
- Overview of PowerSploit and its modules
- Mastering PowerSploit modules and commands
- Creating custom PowerSploit modules
PowerShell Empire27 minutes
- Setting up and using PowerShell Empire for post-ex…
- Understanding Empire's architecture and modules
- Advanced Empire techniques including obfuscation a…
Metasploit Framework27 minutes
- Mastering the Metasploit Framework for penetration…
- Utilizing Metasploit commands and modules
- Advanced Metasploit techniques including custom mo…
Advanced Windows 11 Exploitation20 minutes
- Exploiting Windows 11-specific vulnerabilities and…
- Post-exploitation techniques in Windows 11 environ…
Reporting and Documentation19 minutes
- Creating comprehensive penetration testing reports…
- Documentation best practices including evidence co…
Capstone Project19 minutes
- Application of learned concepts in a simulated Win…
- Development and presentation of a comprehensive pe…
Prerequisites and equipment
- Prerequisites: Basic understanding of networking and cybersecurity
- Equipment: Windows 11 operating system, Virtualization software (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware)
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