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Penetration Testing with Linux Tools

This penetration testing training prepares learners to use Kali Linux for penetration testing and vulnerability analysis. Discover essential tools like Backtrack, uncover hidden SSIDs, and execute spoofing attacks. Designed for IT professionals with networking or programming experience, this Linux training prepares you to perform authorized penetration tests on wired and wireless networks, advancing your skills toward becoming a penetration tester.

Updated March 2013

1Skills
40Videos
11h 31mTotal
40 videos11h 31m

Who This Course Is For

This penetration testing skills course is designed for systems administrators with three to five years of experience with open source platforms.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Kali Linux
  • Installing and using Backtrack
  • Uncovering hidden SSIDs
  • Rogue wireless access points
  • DNS and other spoofing attacks
  • Detecting rootkits

Course Curriculum

  • Premium skill.Penetration Testing with Linux Tools (v1.0.2)11h 31m

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