Description
VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) is a comprehensive security evaluation process used to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. It combines two methodologies: Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, to provide a holistic view of an organization's security posture.
VAPT Course content
Introduction to VAPT
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) identifies, assesses, and mitigates security vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and networks.
VMware & Kali Linux Installation
- Install VMware by downloading the software from the official website, running the installer, and following the prompts. Next, download the Kali Linux ISO, create a new virtual machine in VMware, and use the ISO to install Kali Linux on the virtual machine.
Lab Setup
- Setting up a VAPT lab involves creating a controlled environment to test and analyze security vulnerabilities. Start by installing virtualization software like VMware. Create virtual machines for different operating systems, including a target machine and a Kali Linux machine for testing.
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) involves gathering and analyzing publicly available information from various online sources to identify potential security risks and gather actionable intelligence. This includes data from social media, websites, public records, forums, and other accessible digital resources.
Network & Website Analysis
- Network and website analysis involves examining network traffic and website structures to identify vulnerabilities, optimize performance, and detect security threats. Using specialized tools, this process ensures efficient, secure, and well-performing network and web environments by analyzing data packets, network configurations, website security, and functionality.
Password Cracking
- Password cracking involves using various techniques to recover passwords from stored data or transmission streams. Methods include brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, and exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Website Database Hacking
- Website database hacking involves exploiting vulnerabilities in a website’s database to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Techniques such as SQL injection, credential stuffing, and exploiting misconfigurations are commonly used.
Network Hacking Techniques
- Network hacking techniques involve exploiting weaknesses in network security to gain unauthorized access, disrupt services, or steal data. Common methods include:
Man in the Middle Attack
- A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack involves an attacker secretly intercepting and potentially altering the communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other.
OWASP Top 10
- The OWASP Top 10 2021 is a comprehensive list of the most critical web application security risks identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).
Report Writing
- Writing a Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) report requires a structured approach to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations resulting from the assessment.
Practical's
- Conducting Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) practical's involves a hands-on approach to identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in a controlled environment.
