Kali Linux Concepts and Basic Functionality

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James D. Murray

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1. Course Overview

1. Course Overview.mp4

02:06

2. Introduction to Kali Linux

1. What Is Kali Linux.mp4

09:54

2. Uses for Kali Linux.mp4

12:00

3. Why Use Kali Linux.mp4

04:15

4. Conclusion.mp4

01:09

3. Metapackages in Kali Linux

1. What Are Metapackages.mp4

07:59

2. Installing Metapackages.mp4

07:20

3. Conclusion.mp4

00:59

4. Installing Kali Linux

1. Platforms to Install Kali Linux.mp4

07:04

2. Preparing to Install VMware and Kali Linux.mp4

11:43

3. Installing VMware Player and Kali Linux.mp4

07:50

4. Conclusion.mp4

01:05

5. Running Kali Linux

1. Configuration Kali Linux.mp4

08:31

2. Interacting with Kali Linux.mp4

08:00

3. Securing Kali Linux.mp4

09:09

4. Conclusion.mp4

00:56

6. Course Conclusion

1. Course Conclusion.mp4

03:16

Description

This course will teach you about Kali Linux, a popular tool used to discover threats and vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks.

What You'll Learn?

Kali Linux is a very popular operating system and tool platform used by cybersecurity professionals for discovering threats and weaknesses in computer information systems and networks. In this course, Kali Linux Concepts and Basic Functionality, you’ll learn what Kali Linux is and why it is so useful to professional “ethical hackers” for solving problems caused by both cyber-threats and software weaknesses in computer systems. First, you'll explore what Kali Linux is, who uses Kali, and discover Kali’s many uses to cybersecurity professions. Next, you'll cover, step by step, how to install and configure Kali Linux in a virtualized environment that you can run in your own home ethical hacking lab. Finally, you'll learn about all of the tools and capabilities you can install in Kali that you need to get your ethical hacking tasks completed. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the sufficient skills and knowledge of Kali Linux needed to begin using Kali in your own cybersecurity job, and start down the path of getting a job as an ethical hacker.

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James D. Murray

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James D. Murray is an active information security professional and a deprecated software engineer. Mr. Murray started thinking about programming in 1978 when he wrote his first BASIC program on a Commodore PET computer. His first job was building printed circuit boards for the Apple ][ and original IBM PC computers, but he didn't really consider programming as a possible profession until 1981 after "finding" access to several UNIX systems with C compilers and connected to ARPAnet and BITNET. (Playing computer games were also discovered to a severe distraction at this time as well.) Mr. Murray worked professionally as a software developer for over 25 years at companies with businesses ranging from computer gaming to cyberdefense contracting, to telecommunications, to R&D. He also worked for the publisher O’Reilly & Associates writing computer books as a staff writer. Mr. Murray currently teaches information security courses at Stanbridge College in Southern California and works as a network security analyst for a Fortune 20 company. Mr. Murray has as Masters Degree in MSIT Information Security from Capella University and has been awarded many IT certifications, including CISSP, SSCP, GSEC, CEH, EnCE, CWSP, Security+, and CCNA. He is also a co-administrator of the IT certifications Web site, www.TechExams.Net, where he answers all manner of questions from people regarding IT certifications.

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