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Penetration Testing Automation Using Python and Kali Linux

Learn how to build your own automated penetration testing application using Python and Kali Linux. Also, learn how to understand software tools and how they work.

Intermediate
1h 56m
(37)

Created by Gus Khawaja

Last Updated Feb 01, 2023

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Penetration Testing Automation Using Python and Kali Linux

Learn how to build your own automated penetration testing application using Python and Kali Linux. Also, learn how to understand software tools and how they work.

Intermediate
1h 56m
(37)

Created by Gus Khawaja

Last Updated Feb 01, 2023

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What you'll learn

Get a good understanding on how to use Python to automate your web penetration testing scenarios. In this course, Penetration Testing Automation Using Python and Kali Linux, you'll learn how to start automating your penetration testing tasks using Python and Kali Linux. First, you'll learn about information gathering automation. Next, you'll learn about network scanning automation. Finally, you'll learn about vulnerabilities assessment automation. By the end of this course, you'll be able to develop your own automated scanner for gathering information, scanning the network, and conducting an automated vulnerability assessment.

Penetration Testing Automation Using Python and Kali Linux
Intermediate
1h 56m
(37)
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Gus is an IT expert specialized in programming and security. He's a passionate blogger, geek, and loves what he's doing.

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