Hands-on Penetration Labs 1.0 (KALI LINUX) Training and Certification in Coimbatore

Course Summary

Hands-on Penetration Labs 1.0 (KALI LINUX) is a fully practical, lab-driven course that immerses students in the world of ethical hacking and offensive security using the powerful capabilities of Kali Linux. Designed for cybersecurity learners who want to move beyond theory, this course provides an intensive, real-world environment to practice penetration testing skills against simulated vulnerable systems.

Each lab scenario mimics actual attack surfaces, allowing learners to apply techniques such as reconnaissance, exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation in a safe, guided setup. Whether you’re preparing for industry certifications or developing skills for a career in cybersecurity, this course bridges the gap between learning and doing.


Why Choose This Course?

Penetration testing is a critical skill in today’s security landscape, but many learners struggle to apply textbook knowledge to real-world situations. Hands-on Penetration Labs 1.0 solves that problem by placing students in live environments that demand active thinking, tool usage, and attack strategies — just like in a professional pen testing scenario.

This course helps learners:

  • Understand real-world attack paths and vulnerabilities

  • Gain mastery in using Kali Linux tools in practical situations

  • Build critical thinking skills required in red teaming and penetration testing

  • Prepare for hands-on exams like OSCP, eJPT, or CEH (Practical)

  • Build confidence in conducting security assessments and reporting


Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for those looking to sharpen their offensive security and ethical hacking skills, including:

  • Aspiring Penetration Testers and Red Teamers

  • Cybersecurity Students and Professionals

  • System Administrators and Network Engineers seeking security skills

  • Ethical Hackers preparing for hands-on certification exams

  • Security Enthusiasts wanting practical exposure to real attacks

A basic understanding of Kali Linux, Linux command-line, and networking fundamentals is recommended before enrolling.


What Makes This Course Unique?

  • Lab-First Learning: More time spent in hands-on labs than theory

  • Realistic Attack Scenarios: Mimics vulnerabilities found in modern networks

  • Tool-Based Training: Use of real Kali Linux tools like Nmap, Metasploit, Hydra, Burp Suite, and more

  • Step-by-Step Guidance: Labs include walkthroughs and hints to support learners

  • Career-Focused: Builds skills sought after by employers in security operations, testing, and consulting roles


Skills You Will Build

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Conduct active and passive reconnaissance

  • Identify and exploit common system and application vulnerabilities

  • Bypass authentication and escalate privileges

  • Maintain access and perform post-exploitation tasks

  • Document and report findings with clarity and structure

All while operating within Kali Linux, the industry-standard ethical hacking OS.


Real-World Outcomes

Students who complete Hands-on Penetration Labs 1.0 (KALI LINUX) will be better prepared to:

  • Perform independent security testing in lab or enterprise environments

  • Pass hands-on cybersecurity certification exams

  • Understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of attackers

  • Transition into roles such as junior penetration tester, SOC analyst, or security consultant


Conclusion

Hands-on Penetration Labs 1.0 (KALI LINUX) is not just a course — it’s a live training ground where learners develop true offensive security skills by doing. With guided exercises, real-world labs, and a strong emphasis on practical experience, this course empowers students to move from foundational knowledge to operational expertise in ethical hacking.

If you’re ready to break into penetration testing or level up your hacking capabilities, this course is your launchpad.

Hands-on Penetration Labs 1.0 (KALI LINUX) Syllabus

Modules

The following is an overview of the labs contained within this course:

Lab 1: Download and Configure Kali Linux

Lab 2: Kioptrix Level 1 - Enumeration and Exploitation

Lab 3: Kioptrix Level 2 - Enumeration and Exploitation

Lab 4: Kioptrix Level 3 - Enumeration and Exploitation

Lab 5: Kioptrix Level 5 - Enumeration and Exploitation

Lab 6: Tr0ll 1 - Enumeration and Exploitation

Lab 7: Tr0ll 2 - Enumeration and Exploitation

The following are bonus labs that were added to the curriculum:

Bonus Lab 1: Security Onion Lab Setup with VirtualBox

Bonus Lab 2: Kali Linux Setup with VirtualBox

Bonus Lab 3: Windows 7 Eternalblue Vulnerable VM VirutalBox Setup

Bonus Lab 4: Windows 7 Eternalblue Exploitation and Snort/PCAP Analysis

Bonus Lab 5: Ubuntu Server 12.04 Vulnerable VM VirtualBox Setup

Bonus Lab 6: Ubuntu Server 12.04 Heartbleed Exploitation and Snort/PCAP Analysis