Penetration Testing: With Kali Linux

A command-line utility for the Exploit Database .

Used for cracking password hashes obtained during the assessment. 5. Post-Exploitation & Privilege Escalation Gaining a "shell" is just the start. Penetration Testing with Kali Linux

Run sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y to ensure your toolset is current. A command-line utility for the Exploit Database

Use Whois , Nslookup , and theHarvester to find domain ownership, IP ranges, and employee emails without touching the target's servers. Active Recon: Use Nmap to discover open ports and services. and theHarvester to find domain ownership

This is the "hacking" phase where you bypass security controls.