By the end of this course, learners will be able to set up secure pentesting labs, perform advanced reconnaissance with Nmap, develop custom Python scanners, and exploit misconfigured services like SMTP, Samba, and NFS. They will also gain expertise in malware analysis, social engineering, Android exploitation, credential harvesting, and automation with resource scripts.

Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux

Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux
This course is part of Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by DTCC
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What you'll learn
Set up pentesting labs and perform advanced Nmap reconnaissance.
Build Python scanners, exploit SMTP, Samba, and NFS services.
Apply malware analysis, social engineering, and automation scripts.
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Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
What sets this course apart is its strong emphasis on automation and scripting. Learning to use resource scripts and build custom tools added a professional edge to my penetration testing approach.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Comprehensive guide for VAPT covering basics to advanced topics
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Covers full penetration testing process (planning to execution





