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PEN-103: Kali Linux Revealed Online Training

Master Kali Linux and prepare for the the PEN-103 exam. This associate-level training dives deep into penetration testing, perfect for cybersecurity pros like pentesters and network security analysts. Learn how to leverage the Metasploit Framework, fine-tune system monitoring, and configure Kali at a professional level. Dive in now and sharpen your advanced Linux skills.

Updated April 2025

7Skills
60Videos
5h 53mTotal
60 videos5h 53m

Who This Course Is For

This course is for cybersecurity professionals, system administrators, and IT enthusiasts who want to level-up their Kali Linux skills. It’s also suitable for beginners who already have a strong foundation in Linux and want to challenge themselves by learning security tools and penetration testing environments.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Install and configure Kali Linux for optimal performance
  • Navigate and use the Metasploit Framework
  • Monitor system operations using native Kali tools
  • Manage Debian package systems within Kali Linux
  • Secure and harden the Kali Linux environment
  • Customize and automate tasks using Bash

Course Curriculum

  • Premium skill.Introduction to PEN-10344m
  • Premium skill.Installing and Configuring Kali52m
  • Premium skill.Monitoring with Kali57m
  • Premium skill.Metasploit Framework49m
  • Premium skill.Working with Debian Packages54m
  • Premium skill.Advanced Kali Usage48m
  • Premium skill.Using Kali Legally49m

For IT leaders

What IT leaders need to know before assigning this course

Security tools create risk when teams know how to run them but not how to configure, maintain, and use them within approved boundaries. This intermediate Kali Linux Revealed (PEN-103) training gives IT Directors a focused way to standardize Kali skills across cybersecurity professionals, system administrators, network security analysts, and penetration testing staff.

The course is a realistic assignment for working teams: about 5 hours and 53 minutes per learner, covering Kali installation and configuration, system monitoring, the Metasploit Framework, Debian packages, advanced Kali usage, and legal use. It fits best for teams that already have a Linux foundation and need consistent operating practices before using Kali in security workflows or PEN-103 exam preparation.

For change management, Team Leads can assign this course before tool access, internal labs, or assessment work so practitioners share the same baseline. CBT Nuggets Playlists and Team Reporting help Training Managers assign the course, track progress, and verify completion across the team.

Team Impact

How this training helps your team succeed

IT teams complete this training to make Kali Linux use more consistent, supportable, and defensible across security operations and penetration testing workflows.

  • More reliable Kali setup: Practitioners learn the installation and configuration topics needed to prepare Kali systems for professional use.
  • Stronger monitoring workflows: Teams build a shared understanding of monitoring with Kali, helping analysts investigate activity with a common toolset and vocabulary.
  • Better Metasploit readiness: Security staff gain structured exposure to the Metasploit Framework before using it in controlled testing environments.
  • Reduced legal and operational risk: The course includes legal use of Kali, helping Team Leads reinforce boundaries, authorization, and responsible tool handling before assessments begin.

After completion

Knowledge & ability your team will gain

Knowledge

  • Kali Linux installation and configuration concepts covered in PEN-103 preparation.
  • How Kali supports monitoring workflows for security-focused teams.
  • Core Metasploit Framework concepts and where it fits in penetration testing environments.
  • Debian package concepts relevant to maintaining and extending Kali systems.
  • Legal considerations for using Kali in authorized security work.

Ability

  • Configure Kali Linux for professional security training and practice scenarios.
  • Apply Kali monitoring concepts in a structured, repeatable way.
  • Work with Metasploit Framework topics at an associate training level.
  • Manage Kali-related software using Debian package workflows.
  • Recognize when Kali use requires authorization, scope, and legal boundaries.

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