Tools and Code Analysis

Explore penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite. Furthermore, discover using Python for penetration testing.

This module starts by introducing Metasploit to help you exploit system vulnerabilities. It demonstrates using Wireshark to inspect network traffic and Burp Suite to intercept web traffic exchanged with web servers and applications. For brute-forcing various login systems, Hydra is presented. The module concludes with introducing Python for penetration testers.

Metasploit: Introduction

An introduction to the main components of the Metasploit Framework.

Wireshark: The Basics

Learn the basics of Wireshark and how to analyse protocols and PCAPs.

Burp Suite: The Basics

An introduction to using Burp Suite for web application pentesting.

Hydra

Learn about and use Hydra, a fast network logon cracker, to bruteforce and obtain a website's credentials.

Python Basics

Using a web-based code editor, learn the basics of Python and put your knowledge into practice by eventually coding a short Bitcoin investment project.

Python for Pentesters

Python is probably the most widely used and most convenient scripting language in cybersecurity. This room covers real examples of Python scripts including hash cracking, key logging, enumeration and scanning.

Need to know

Planning and Scoping

Start your journey by learning about penetration testing fundamentals and red team engagements.

Next steps

Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning

Explore passive and active reconnaissance, and discover how to use Nmap to collect information about your targets efficiently.

What are modules?

A learning pathway is made up of modules, and a module is made of bite-sized rooms (think of a room like a mini security lab).