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1.

Basics of Kali Linux

a. Understand the Interface

 Explore the desktop environment and terminal.

 Familiarize yourself with file system navigation (e.g., cd, ls, pwd).

b. Essential Linux Commands

 File management: cp, mv, rm, touch, mkdir.

 Viewing file content: cat, less, more, nano, vi.

 Permissions: chmod, chown.

 Process management: ps, top, kill.

 Networking: ifconfig, ping, netstat, traceroute.

c. User Management

 Adding users: adduser, useradd.

 Switching users: su, sudo.

 Managing passwords: passwd.

2. Intermediate Commands & Networking

a. Advanced Command-Line Tools

 grep, awk, sed for text processing.

 find, locate for searching files.

b. Package Management

 Install and manage tools: apt-get, dpkg, apt-cache.

c. Networking Tools

 nmap: Network scanning.

 netcat (nc): Open ports and transfer data.

 curl, wget: Download files or fetch web pages.

3. Tools in Kali Linux

a. Penetration Testing Frameworks

 Metasploit: Exploitation and vulnerability scanning.

 Burp Suite: Web application testing.

 Wireshark: Network packet analysis.


b. Password Cracking

 John the Ripper: Password testing.

 Hydra: Brute force attacks.

c. Wireless Attacks

 Aircrack-ng: Wi-Fi network security.

d. Information Gathering

 Recon-ng, Maltego, Nikto.

e. Forensics Tools

 Autopsy: Digital forensics GUI.

 Sleuth Kit: Analyze disk images.

4. Hands-On Practice

 CTFs (Capture the Flag): Try challenges on platforms like Hack The Box, TryHackMe, or
OverTheWire.

 Practice Scenarios:

o Scanning networks using nmap.

o Testing web applications with Burp Suite.

o Capturing and analyzing packets with Wireshark.

5. Advance Knowledge

a. Custom Scripts

 Learn shell scripting to automate tasks.

 Understand Python basics for cybersecurity.

b. Kernel Exploits

 Learn about privilege escalation techniques.

c. Advanced Frameworks

 OpenVAS: Vulnerability scanning.

 Maltego: Advanced reconnaissance.

d. Security Concepts

 Understand firewalls, IDS/IPS.

 Get familiar with encryption standards (e.g., RSA, AES).


6. Documentation & Resume

 Document your learning and projects in a portfolio.

 Highlight tools and frameworks you’ve worked with on your resume.


Step 1: Explore the Kali Linux Interface

1. Boot Up Kali Linux:

o Start your virtual machine and log in.

o Familiarize yourself with the desktop environment.

2. Important Applications:

o Open the terminal (shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T).

o Look through the menu for tools like Firefox (web browser), Terminal, and Settings.

3. Check System Information: Run the following commands in the terminal:

o uname -a: Display system information.

o lsb_release -a: Show detailed OS version.

Step 2: Learn Basic Linux Commands

Try these commands step-by-step in the terminal.

File Navigation

 pwd: Print the current working directory.

 ls: List files and directories.

o ls -l: Long listing format.

o ls -a: Include hidden files.

 cd [directory]: Change directory.

o Example: cd /etc or cd .. to go up one level.

File Management

 mkdir [directory_name]: Create a directory.

o Example: mkdir test_folder.

 touch [file_name]: Create an empty file.

o Example: touch example.txt.

 rm [file_name]: Remove a file.

o Example: rm example.txt.

 cp [source] [destination]: Copy files.

o Example: cp example.txt /home/kali/backup/.

File Viewing

 cat [file_name]: View file content.


o Example: cat /etc/passwd.

 nano [file_name]: Edit a file in the terminal.

o Example: nano example.txt.

Step 3: System & User Management

Check System Processes

 ps: Show running processes.

 top: Monitor system performance in real-time.

User Commands

 whoami: Check your current user.

 adduser [username]: Add a new user.

 passwd [username]: Set or change the password for a user.

Step 4: Networking Basics

Run some commands to familiarize yourself with the network setup:

 ifconfig: Display network interfaces.

 ping [hostname/IP]: Test network connectivity.

o Example: ping google.com.

 netstat -tuln: Show active network connections.

Hands-On Task

1. Navigate to the /tmp directory.

2. Create a folder named practice.

3. Inside it, create a file named test.txt and write "Hello Kali Linux!" into it using nano.

4. Display the file's content using cat.

5. Check your network status using ifconfig.

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