Kali Linux 101: An Overview of its Features and Capabilities for Ethical Hacking

Introduction to Kali Linux

Brief history of Kali Linux

Purpose and use of Kali Linux

Key features of Kali Linux

Different editions of Kali Linux

System Requirements

Minimum hardware requirements

Supported operating systems

Disk space and memory requirements

Installation and Configuration

Downloading Kali Linux ISO

Preparing bootable USB drive

Installing Kali Linux

Configuring language, time zone and password

User Interface and Customization

Gnome Shell and Xfce Desktop environments

Customizing the look and feel of Kali Linux

Tools in Kali Linux

Overview of built-in tools

Classifying tools based on categories (Information gathering, Vulnerability Assessment, Exploitation, Password attacks, Web Applications, Wireless attacks)

Explanation of some popular tools (Nmap, Metasploit, Aircrack-ng, SQLMap)

Kali Linux Repository

Explanation of repositories

Adding and removing repositories

Updating and upgrading Kali Linux

Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

Understanding ethical hacking

Legal aspects of ethical hacking

Common ethical hacking methodologies

Hands-on examples of ethical hacking

Network Scanning and Reconnaissance

Introduction to Network Scanning

Types of Network Scanning

Network Reconnaissance techniques

Hands-on examples of Network Scanning and Reconnaissance

Man in the Middle Attacks

Explanation of MITM attacks

Popular MITM tools in Kali Linux

Hands-on examples of MITM attacks

Hacking Wi-Fi Networks

Understanding Wi-Fi Security

Types of Wi-Fi attacks

Wi-Fi cracking tools in Kali Linux

Hands-on examples of Wi-Fi attacks

Exploiting Web Applications

Overview of Web Application security

Types of Web Application attacks

Web Application exploitation tools in Kali Linux

Hands-on examples of Web Application exploitation

Advanced Persistent Threats

Explanation of APT attacks

APT attack methodologies

APT defense techniques

Hands-on examples of APT defense

Conclusion

Recap of the key features of Kali Linux

Benefits of using Kali Linux

Future scope of Kali Linux

Encouragement to dive deeper into the world of Kali Linux