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Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing

Perform structured penetration tests — recon, exploitation, and reporting.

intermediate 🔐 Cybersecurity
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After this skill you can…

  • Conduct a full pen test with Kali Linux
  • Use Metasploit for exploitation in lab environments
  • Write a professional penetration test report

Prerequisites

Watch (10 videos)

HackTheBox - Photobomb
IppSec · beginner hands-on
→ Exploit web apps using nmap and path injection→ Gain reverse shell access to vulnerable systems
VulnHub - Sokar
IppSec · beginner hands-on
→ Exploit vulnerabilities using Shellshock→ Create python scripts for FW evasion
HackTheBox - Multimaster
IppSec · beginner hands-on
→ Exploit vulnerabilities using nmap→ Enumerate APIs for security testing→ Use wfuzz for fuzzing endpoints
Hacking a Smart Camera: IoT Hacking With Andrew Bellini (Part 3)
The Cyber Mentor · beginner hands-on
→ Conduct IoT hacking using binwalk→ Crack hashes and exfiltrate passwords→ Perform hardware hacking on smart devices
HackTheBox - Nineveh
IppSec · beginner hands-on
→ Exploit vulnerabilities in web applications→ Use NMAP and GoBuster for reconnaissance
Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux
Coursera · intermediate hands-on
→ Conduct penetration testing using Kali Linux→ Identify system vulnerabilities→ Perform vulnerability assessment
Real World Windows Pentest Tutorial (demos of Top 5 Active Directory hacks)
David Bombal · beginner hands-on
→ Conduct a Windows pentest→ Exploit Active Directory vulnerabilities
Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester
Coursera · beginner hands-on
→ Install VMware and create a virtual environment→ Conduct a penetration test using hacking tools
How to Be An Ethical Hacker: 2023 Edition
The Cyber Mentor · beginner hands-on
→ Learn ethical hacking basics→ Understand hacking certifications→ Develop exploit development skills
Ethical Hacking using Kali Linux | Ethical Hacking Tutorial | Edureka | Cybersecurity Rewind - 3
edureka! · beginner hands-on
→ Conduct penetration testing using Kali Linux→ Identify vulnerabilities in systems

Read (10 articles)

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Understanding Penetration Testing and Its Phases
Medium · Cybersecurity · 2026-05-22
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Obsession Writeup Español
Medium · Cybersecurity · 2026-04-12
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Offensive Security Intro
Medium · Cybersecurity · 2026-04-24
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Host & Network Penetration Testing: Exploitation CTF 1
Medium · Cybersecurity · 2026-05-16