Zero to Hero: A Practical Network Penetration Testing Course

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive network penetration testing journey through this extensive course spanning over 29 hours. Learn essential skills from introductory Linux and Python programming to advanced hacking techniques and reporting. Cover the five phases of hacking, passive OSINT, and various scanning tools like Nmap, Nessus, and BurpSuite. Dive into enumeration using Kioptrix and Hack The Box, explore exploitation methods, and gain hands-on experience with Active Directory labs. Master advanced techniques such as LLMNR poisoning, NTLMv2 cracking, token impersonation, and Kerberoasting. Conclude with practical skills in file transfers, pivoting, and report writing, equipping you with a comprehensive skill set for network penetration testing.

Syllabus

Zero to Hero Pentesting: Episode 1 - Course Introduction, Notekeeping, Introductory Linux, and AMA.
Zero to Hero Pentesting: Episode 2 - Python 101.
Zero to Hero Pentesting: Episode 3 - Python 102, Building a Terrible Port Scanner, and a Giveaway.
Zero to Hero Pentesting: Episode 4 - Five Phases of Hacking + Passive OSINT.
Zero to Hero Pentesting: Episode 5 - Scanning Tools (Nmap, Nessus, BurpSuite, etc.) & Tactics.
Zero to Hero Pentesting: Episode 6 - Enumeration (Kioptrix & Hack The Box).
Zero to Hero Pentesting: Episode 7 - Exploitation, Shells, and Some Credential Stuffing.
Zero to Hero: Week 8 - Building an AD Lab, LLMNR Poisoning, and NTLMv2 Cracking with Hashcat.
Zero to Hero: Week 9 - NTLM Relay, Token Impersonation, Pass the Hash, PsExec, and more.
Zero to Hero: Episode 10 - MS17-010/EternalBlue, GPP/cPasswords, and Kerberoasting.
Zero to Hero: Week 11 - File Transfers, Pivoting, and Reporting Writing.