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Kali Linux Labs: Reconnaissance with Nmap & DNS, Vulnerability Scanning with Nikto, and User Account Management

Hey there, future cybersecurity pro! Ever dreamed of diving into the world of ethical hacking and penetration testing? Kali Linux is your superpower, and we're here to guide you. Forget endless theory; our 'Learn Kali Linux' path is all about getting your hands dirty. Let's explore some of the exciting labs waiting for you!

Kali Reconnaissance with Nmap and DNS

Kali Reconnaissance with Nmap and DNS

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes

In this lab, explore reconnaissance techniques using Kali Linux with a focus on network scanning and DNS querying. Learn to identify open ports and services with Nmap, enumerate services using scripts, query DNS records with dnsrecon, and save output for analysis, all within a secure LabEx VM environment.

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Kali Vulnerability Scanning with Nikto

Kali Vulnerability Scanning with Nikto

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 25 minutes

In this lab, you will learn web vulnerability scanning using Nikto on Kali Linux. Explore how to run scans, identify security issues, analyze results, and export reports. Gain hands-on experience with Nikto's command-line interface through structured steps in the LabEx VM, building skills in web security assessments.

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Create User Account in Kali

Create User Account in Kali

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes

In this challenge, you'll be tasked with creating a new user account named 'bob' on a Kali Linux system. This is a fundamental skill for cybersecurity professionals, allowing them to manage user access and permissions. The challenge involves using the adduser command to create the 'bob' user, setting a password, and skipping the optional information prompts. Successful completion will be verified by confirming the user's existence using the id bob command and checking the command history for the adduser bob command.

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Ready to dive in? Each lab is designed to build your confidence and skills, one practical step at a time. No more just reading about it – you'll be doing it! Start your Kali Linux journey with LabEx today and transform your cybersecurity aspirations into tangible skills. Your future in security starts here!

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