Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team

This course is part of Generative AI for Cybersecurity Specialization

Instructor: LearnQuest Network

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Use AI-powered tools to automate OSINT and reconnaissance
Discover and prioritize vulnerabilities using AI-enhanced scanning
Execute AI-assisted exploitation and persistence techniques
Design AI-generated phishing campaigns and fake personas

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

9 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing penetration testing. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how red teams are leveraging AI to streamline every phase of an attack—from information gathering to vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and social engineering. You'll gain practical experience with tools like SpiderFoot, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and PentestGPT to automate OSINT, prioritize scan results, exploit weaknesses, and maintain access in real-world scenarios. You'll also use AI to craft phishing emails and fake identities, simulating advanced social engineering tactics. Designed for cybersecurity professionals and aspiring ethical hackers, this course combines cutting-edge AI workflows with proven penetration testing strategies. Learn to think like an attacker—and use AI to move faster, smarter, and more effectively in today’s dynamic threat landscape.

This module introduces learners to the foundational phase of penetration testing: reconnaissance. You will learn how to gather information about a target using both traditional open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and AI-powered automation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of obtaining clear, written client permission before any testing begins. The module covers Google Dorking, the use of cheat sheets for advanced search techniques, and the deployment of SpiderFoot, a powerful OSINT automation tool commonly found in Kali Linux. You will see how AI can help automate the collection and analysis of publicly available data to identify potential vulnerabilities and targets.

What's included

13 videos3 assignments

13 videos Total 39 minutes

Welcome to the Red Team 2 minutes
Meet the Expert: Rick Bodnar 1 minute
Perform an OSINT Investigation for a Client 4 minutes
OSINT and SpiderFoot 5 minutes
Demo: Start with SpiderFoot 4 minutes
Demo: Scan with SpiderFoot 4 minutes
Demo: Scan hackthissite.org 3 minutes
Active Recon: Scenario & Approach 4 minutes
Active Recon: Tools 5 minutes
Demo: AI-Enhanced Network Scanning 1 2 minutes
Demo: AI-Enhanced Network Scanning 2 4 minutes
Review: Reconnaissance and OSINT 1 minute
What's Next: Vulnerability Discovery, Exploits & Persistence 2 minutes

3 assignments Total 38 minutes

Reconnaissance and OSINT 20 minutes
AI-Powered OSINT for Target Profiling - Knowledge Check 8 minutes
Isolation Forests and nmap 10 minutes

This module moves from information gathering to vulnerability discovery. Learners will use Burp Suite, a leading web application security testing tool, to scan for common vulnerabilities, including those listed in the OWASP Top 10. The module highlights the differences between Burp Suite Community and Professional editions, especially regarding AI-powered features. Learners will practice automated and manual testing using Burp’s Scanner, Intruder, and Repeater tools, and see how AI can prioritize and analyze results.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments

8 videos Total 40 minutes

Intro to Vulnerability Discovery 3 minutes
Vulnerability Discovery with Burp Suite 4 minutes
Vulnerability Discovery: Scenario & Burp 6 minutes
Demo: Start with Burp Suite 7 minutes
Intro to AI-Assisted Vulnerability Detection 2 minutes
Burp AI Results 6 minutes
Vulnerability Detection: Scenario & Strategy 6 minutes
DEMO: Burp AI Intruder Results 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 31 minutes

Vulnerability Discovery - Exam 20 minutes
Burp Suite Knowledge Check 5 minutes
Vulnerability Analysis Knowledge Check 6 minutes

In this module, learners will leverage AI to automate the exploitation of discovered vulnerabilities and maintain post-exploitation access. The focus is on using Metasploit, a widely used penetration testing framework, in combination with PentestGPT, a specialized AI for cybersecurity. Learners will receive step-by-step guidance for exploiting services such as SSH, creating and deploying payloads, and using advanced features like Meterpreter and msfvenom for custom payload generation.