Coursera - Kali Linux Ethical Hacking & Pentesting Specialization

Master Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux. Gain hands-on skills in penetration testing, cyber defense, and ethical hacking with Kali Linux
What you'll learn
Perform ethical hacking and penetration testing using Kali Linux tools and frameworks.
Identify, exploit, and defend against vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and applications.
Apply real-world cybersecurity methodologies to strengthen security postures.
Skills you'll gain
Malware Protection
Database Management
Threat Detection
Hardening
Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Metasploit
Vulnerability Scanning
Data Import/Export
Cybersecurity
Linux
Cryptography
Security Testing
Vulnerability Assessments
Linux Administration
Exploitation techniques
Public Key Infrastructure
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Cyber Security Assessment
MySQL
Penetration Testing
This Specialization provides a complete journey into ethical hacking and penetration testing with Kali Linux, covering reconnaissance, exploitation, wireless security, Android vulnerabilities, SQL injection, cryptography, and advanced red-team techniques. Through six structured courses, learners will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and sqlmap to identify, exploit, and secure vulnerabilities. Designed for beginners and aspiring cybersecurity professionals, this program emphasizes practical labs, real-world simulations, and step-by-step projects to prepare learners for careers in penetration testing, cybersecurity analysis, and ethical hacking.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will complete lab-based projects simulating real-world penetration tests, including reconnaissance, exploiting network vulnerabilities, password cracking, SQL injection, and cryptographic defense. These projects ensure learners apply ethical hacking methodologies in authentic scenarios, building a professional portfolio of cybersecurity skills.
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