-pentester Academy- Network Pentesting -2013- Eng- [upd] [RECENT · 2024]

The course covers a broad range of network-based exploitation techniques, including: Service Exploitation : Attacking common protocols such as (using tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Medusa, and Hydra), HTTP/HTTPS Infrastructure Attacks : Techniques for bypassing firewalls pentesting routers , and executing port forwarding to navigate internal networks. Post-Exploitation : Managing payloads and shells , executing privilege escalation (including UAC bypass), and performing hash dumping with tools like Information Gathering

, is a foundational training program designed by Vivek Ramachandran. It focuses on teaching "Defense through Offense" by demonstrating how attackers exploit network vulnerabilities. Core Course Modules

At the time, it was a one-time purchase (not a subscription model for this course). -Pentester Academy- Network Pentesting -2013- ENG-

| Aspect | Rating (out of 10) | |--------|-------------------| | | 8 | | Hands-on labs | 9 | | Tool relevance (2024) | 3 | | Methodology completeness | 5 | | Value for money (today) | 4 (unless heavily discounted) |

Vivek Ramachandran (primarily known for his Wi-Fi security expertise, though this course covers general network pentesting) The course covers a broad range of network-based

The lab VMs (Windows XP/7, older Linux distros) are not representative of a modern hardened corporate network.

These are , not tool-specific tricks.

Network pentesting, also known as network penetration testing, is a simulated cyber attack on a computer network to test its defenses. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential entry points that an attacker could exploit. Network pentesting involves a comprehensive analysis of network infrastructure, devices, and protocols to determine the feasibility of an attack.