Web Application Penetration Testing Using Kali Linux

🧮 Web Application Penetration Testing: Zero to Hero

🚀 Course Headline: Dive into the world of cybersecurity and become a Web Application Penetration Testing expert with our comprehensive course!

📘 Course Description:

Getting Started (Part 1):

• Build Your Own Home Virtual Lab: Learn the importance of testing on a lab environment to avoid any potential damage to production systems.
• *Installing Kali Linux: Master the setup process for Kali Linux, a robust toolkit with over 300 penetration testing tools, using either an ISO file or a pre-built disk image.

Penetration Testing Processes (Part 2):

• Understanding Penetration Testing Phases: Gain insights into the critical phases of web application penetration testing and the techniques involved.
• *Best Practices and Standards: Learn about industry standards like NIST, and frameworks such as MITRE Attack Framework to enhance your approach to penetration testing.

Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tools (Part 3):

• Overview of Common Tools: Get acquainted with the various tools available in Kali Linux and understand how they are categorized for efficient penetration testing.

Exploring Attacks (Part 4):

• Identifying Vulnerabilities: Explore common vulnerabilities such as file inclusion, SQL injection, and command execution attacks that you must test within any web application.

Practical Application and Tools (Part 5):

• *Common Penetration Testing Tools: Utilize the most common tools in your journey to identify and exploit web application vulnerabilities. Refer to the table on the right for a comprehensive list of tools we'll cover.
• Techniques and Methodologies: Learn various techniques and methodologies to effectively secure web applications and defend against potential attacks.

Your Journey to Mastery: This course is meticulously designed to take you from the basics to the advanced aspects of web application penetration testing. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of how to identify, exploit, and secure vulnerabilities in web applications.

🛠️ What You Will Learn:

• Setting up your home virtual lab for safe and effective learning.
• Installing Kali Linux and familiarizing yourself with its tools.
• The phases and techniques used in web application penetration testing.
• Best practices, standards, and frameworks that guide ethical hacking.
• A detailed overview of common Kali Linux penetration testing tools.
• Identifying and understanding various attacks such as SQL injection and file inclusion.
• Utilizing the most common tools to test and secure web applications.
• Applying techniques and methodologies to protect against cyber threats.

👩‍🏫 Your Instructor: Sherif Salah-EL-Din Nour-EL-Din, an experienced course instructor, will guide you through this journey with his expertise in the field of cybersecurity and web application penetration testing.

Join us on this adventure to learn, practice, and master web application penetration testing! 🛡️✨

Remember:

• Always use a lab environment for practicing your skills to avoid any unintended damage to production systems.
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, as the field is constantly evolving.
• Engage with the community and peers to enhance your learning experience.

We're excited to have you on board this course and can't wait to see your transformation from a novice to a hero in web application penetration testing! Let's embark on this journey together 🚀✨