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Advanced Bash for Pentesting and Hardening

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Advanced Bash for Pentesting and Hardening

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop scripts and tools tailored for ethical hacking and penetration testing

  • Leverage tools like awk, sed, and grep for efficient data manipulation and log parsing

  • Design secure, modular, and maintainable scripts for cybersecurity workflows

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September 2026

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7 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Linux Shell Scripting for Hackers Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

This module covers key techniques for gaining and maintaining elevated access on systems, including exploiting sudo configurations, SUID permissions, and web application vulnerabilities. Learners will explore practical methods for privilege escalation and persistence, as well as how to securely clean up after a penetration test.

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1 video10 readings1 assignment

This module provides an in-depth exploration of the Metasploit Framework, focusing on its core functionalities, including msfconsole usage, automation through shell scripts, and integration with PostgreSQL databases. Learners will gain hands-on skills in penetration testing and system privilege escalation.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module covers the fundamentals of Wi-Fi security, including wireless network reconnaissance, common vulnerabilities like default passwords, and practical techniques for hacking Wi-Fi networks using tools like Kismet and Wifite. Learners will gain hands-on skills in identifying and exploiting security weaknesses in wireless networks.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

This module covers essential techniques for auditing and hardening Linux systems using shell scripts. Learners will explore automating security updates, auditing root and Apache logs, and using tools like LinPEAS and Lynis. The module also includes practical skills for configuring firewalls and restricting web server access.

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1 video11 readings1 assignment

This module teaches learners how to use bash scripting to automate the creation of security reports, extract key vulnerabilities from data, and create visualizations that improve clarity and understanding. It covers techniques for simplifying complex reporting tasks and presenting data effectively.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the process of conducting end-to-end penetration tests by integrating scripting, exploitation, and security assessment techniques. It covers real-world scenarios such as exploiting FTP and IRC vulnerabilities, and using bash scripts for security testing. Learners will gain hands-on experience with tools like Metasploit and practice privilege escalation in controlled environments.

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1 video5 readings2 assignments

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