Offensive Bash Scripting Learning Path
8 hours, 58 minutes
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About Offensive Bash Scripting
In this path, you'll explore the details of Bash scripting for offensive security. This course will teach you how to create a virtual lab using VirtualBox as a hypervisor, and Kali Linux as a virtual machine. From there, we will cover the fundamentals of scripting in Bash and Python too! This course will culminate in the utilization of Bash scripting to scan a network, find and enumerate a target, exploitation and privilege escalation.
Syllabus
Offensive Bash Scripting Skill Assessment
Assessment - 54 questions
Concise History of Linux
Course - 00:05:00
Creating the Lab
Course - 00:14:00
Introduction to Linux, Bash and Python with Basics of the Bourne Again Shell
Course - 02:58:00
User and Group Management
Course - 00:17:00
File Permission and Process
Course - 00:26:00
Network Reconnaissance
Course - 00:28:00
Scripting to Scan Web Applications
Course - 01:02:00
Privilege Escalation
Course - 00:19:00
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How to claim CPEs
Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.
Associated NICE Work Roles
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- All-Source Analyst
- Mission Assessment Specialist
- Exploitation Analyst
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