Linux & Network Fundamentals for Ethical Hacking (with Kali Linux)

Description

Build Your Foundation for Cybersecurity Mastery

Course Overview

Every ethical hacker’s journey starts with a strong foundation in Linux and networking. This course is designed to help students build that core skill set from scratch — focusing on the real-world use of Linux (especially Kali Linux) and essential networking concepts used daily in cybersecurity, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

Through hands-on labs, command-line exercises, and live network simulations, learners gain the confidence to manage systems, analyze traffic, and prepare for advanced certifications like CEH, CompTIA Security+, and OSCP.

What You’ll Learn

Linux Fundamentals

• Introduction to Linux architecture, kernel, and file systems

• Basic and advanced Linux command-line (CLI) operations

• User and file permissions, process management, and system administration

• Package management, scripting, and automation for security tasks

• Deep dive into Kali Linux tools for reconnaissance and enumeration

• Practical lab exercises: directory traversal, process analysis, and log monitoring

Network Fundamentals

• OSI and TCP/IP models explained for ethical hackers

• IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and DNS essentials

• Network devices, ports, and protocols commonly used in attacks and defenses

• Packet analysis with Wireshark, tcpdump, and Nmap

• Concepts of firewalls, VPNs, proxies, NAT, and VLANs

• Setting up virtual labs for ethical hacking practice

Integration with Ethical Hacking

• How Linux and networking concepts apply to penetration testing

• Setting up and managing Kali Linux environments safely

• Using Linux tools for reconnaissance, scanning, and exploitation (ethically)

• Preparing systems for advanced cybersecurity certifications

Who Should Enroll

• Beginners in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, or IT networking

• Students preparing for CEH, CompTIA, or OSCP certifications

• System administrators and developers transitioning to cybersecurity

• Anyone who wants to understand how computers and networks truly work before hacking them ethically

Course Features

• 100% hands-on labs using Kali Linux and network simulation tools

• Instructor-led demonstrations and guided exercises

• Access to virtual environments for safe practice

• Real-world tasks: configuring interfaces, scanning networks, analyzing packets

• Quizzes, assignments, and final project for practical validation

• Certificate of completion

Strong foundations build great hackers.
Enroll now to master Linux, networking, and Kali — the essential skills every ethical hacker needs before stepping into real-world security testing.