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Exploitation with Kali Linux

Are you looking for a guide to getting started with the exploitation tools in Kali Linux? This course will teach you how to leverage the tools available in Kali Linux to exploit vulnerabilities.

Beginner
48m

Created by Matt Glass

Last Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Exploitation with Kali Linux

Are you looking for a guide to getting started with the exploitation tools in Kali Linux? This course will teach you how to leverage the tools available in Kali Linux to exploit vulnerabilities.

Beginner
48m

Created by Matt Glass

Last Updated Oct 29, 2026

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What you'll learn

Kali Linux is an operating system pre-loaded with a useful set of tools for a variety of ethical hacking and penetration testing tasks. In this course, Exploitation with Kali Linux, you’ll gain the ability to exploit vulnerabilities using the built-in tools in a Kali Linux VM. First, you’ll explore how to deliver exploits with the Metasploit Framework. Next, you’ll discover craft custom payloads and basic anti-virus evasion. Finally, you’ll learn how to leverage Exploit-DB to use public exploits. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Kali Linux needed to exploit vulnerabilities.

Exploitation with Kali Linux
Beginner
48m
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Matt Glass - Pluralsight course - Exploitation with Kali Linux
Matt Glass
36 courses 4.6 author rating 378 ratings

Matt Glass is an IT Project Manager in Stuttgart, Germany, working as a government contractor. He has more than 12 years of IT experience in a variety of roles.

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