Lab 5
Lab 5
Materials Required
This lab requires the following:
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Lab 5.2. Creating Insecure and Secure ZIP Archives in Kali Linux
Objectives
ZIP archives are one of many formats available in Linux to archive many files in one file. While
not compressed by default, compression is an option and is often the reason for creating ZIP
archives. ZIP archives can also be secured through encryption with the use of a password. Both
the zip and unzip commands are installed by default in Kali Linux and are therefore available for
immediate use. This may not be the case with every distribution of Linux.
Atter completing this lab, you will be able to do the following:
Materials Required
This lab requires the following:
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Lab 5.3. Cracking Encrypted ZIP Archives
Objectives
While ZIP archives can be secured using a password, the weaknesses in the security of the files
lie in the password itself. Shorter passwords are easier to crack Simpler passwords are also
cracked more quickly than more complex ones. Kali has many tools security professionals can
use to test the security posture of an organization. These tools include policies, such as a
password policy.
After completing this lab, you will be able to do the following:
Materials Required
This lab requires the following: