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Kali Linux for Ethical Hacking

PremiumIntermediateCourse

Learn Kali Linux for ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Master installation, configuration, scripting, and automation with Kali Linux tools for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment in just a few hours.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Security

Skills You Will Learn

  • Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Kali Linux, Pen Testing, Virtual Machines, Vulnerability Assessment

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 16 hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • February 24, 2026
About this Course
Kali Linux is the go-to operating system for ethical hackers, penetration testers, and cybersecurity professionals. This course combines practical hands-on learning with foundational knowledge to help you confidently use Kali Linux for security testing.

After completing this module, you will be able to:
  • Apply job-ready skills to perform ethical hacking and penetration testing using Kali Linux tools.
  • Configure and install Kali Linux in virtualized environments for secure and efficient testing setups.
  • Utilize Kali Linux tools to investigate, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities in simulated environments.
  • Develop Python and Bash scripts to automate system maintenance, security, and penetration workflows.
  • Customize and optimize Kali Linux tools to enhance performance and adapt them to specific security needs.
  • Integrate scripting, automation, and tool configuration to design efficient solutions for real-world cybersecurity challenges.

You’ll begin by setting up and configuring Kali Linux, securing your environment, and exploring its architecture. You’ll dive into powerful cybersecurity tools for reconnaissance, forensics, and exploitation, gaining hands-on experience in real-world testing scenarios. 

Then you will learn automation using Bash and Python scripting, customizing and streamlining tasks to enhance efficiency and precision. Finally, you’ll apply your skills in a project that challenges you to automate a security workflow and demonstrate your mastery of Kali Linux.

If you’re ready to elevate your cybersecurity career with the power of Kali Linux, enroll today!


Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

The following skills are required to be successful with this course: 
  •  Foundational cybersecurity knowledge.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Overview of Kali Linux
  • Exploring Kali Linux
  • Hardening Kali Linux
Module 2: Kali Linux Tools
  • Kali Linux Tools for Investigation
  • Kali Linux Tools for Exploitation and Penetration Testing
Module 3: Scripting and Automation
  • Scripting with Python
  • Scripting with Bash
Module 4: Final Project and Course Wrap-Up
  • Final Project
  • Course Wrap-Up
Module 5 (Optional): Linux Overview
  • Linux Operating System
  • Navigating the Linux Operating System