Pentesting with Python & Kali Training in San Francisco

Pentesting with Python & Kali Training in San Francisco, USA

This course provides a comprehensive foundation for penetration testing using Kali Linux as the primary offensive security platform and Python for building custom penetration testing tools

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Pentesting with Python & Kali Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in San Francisco, USA. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Pentesting with Python & Kali Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This course provides a comprehensive foundation for penetration testing using Kali Linux as the primary offensive security platform and Python for...

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Course Code: RVY39
21 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

This course provides a comprehensive foundation for penetration testing using Kali Linux as the primary offensive security platform and Python for building custom penetration testing tools. Participants will gain hands-on skills in reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation, and automation of attacks using Python scripts. By the end of the course, learners will be able to conduct professional penetration tests and create tailored tools to simulate real-world cyber threats.

Welcome to the official Pentesting with Python & Kali Training certification program in San Francisco, USA. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 21 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic understanding of computer networks and operating systems
Familiarity with Linux command-line interface (CLI)
Prior knowledge of Python fundamentals (variables, loops, functions)
Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand penetration testing methodologies and phases.
Perform reconnaissance, scanning, and exploitation using Kali Linux tools.
Develop custom Python scripts for network scanning, password attacks, and web exploitation.
Automate common penetration testing tasks.
Conduct post-exploitation activities such as privilege escalation and persistence.
Generate professional penetration testing reports.

Ethical hacking & penetration testing methodology
Proficiency in Kali Linux tools (Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, etc.)
Python scripting for offensive security
Exploit development basics
Vulnerability assessment & reporting
Hands-on penetration testing workflow

Kali Linux tool usage for penetration testing
Writing custom Python scripts for reconnaissance & exploitation
Performing exploitation and post-exploitation in lab environments
Final hands-on penetration testing project

Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a ProgNXT Certificate of Completion.

Foundations of Penetration Testing

Introduction to penetration testing & ethical hacking
Kali Linux overview and environment setup
Penetration testing methodology (PTES, OWASP)
Reconnaissance & information gathering
- OSINT techniques
- Using Nmap & Python for scanning

Exploitation with Kali Linux

Vulnerability scanning & analysis
Exploitation fundamentals
- Metasploit basics
- Manual exploitation with Python scripts
Password attacks with Hydra & Python (brute-force & dictionary attacks)
Exploiting misconfigured services

Python for Offensive Security

Writing custom Python scripts for reconnaissance
Automating port scanning & service fingerprinting
Scripting password crackers in Python
Building a basic keylogger with Python
Writing custom exploits using Python modules (e.g., Scapy, Requests, Socket)

Advanced Attacks & Post-Exploitation

Web application penetration testing with Python & Kali tools
SQL Injection automation with Python
Exploiting file uploads & XSS with Python scripts
Post-exploitation concepts: privilege escalation, persistence, lateral movement
Building reverse shells & backdoors with Python

Reporting

Documenting penetration testing results
Generating structured professional reports

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion

Lab environment
Python scripts & sample exploit code
Reference guides for Kali Linux tools and Python libraries
Slides, notes, and penetration testing methodology documents

Lab exercises
Quizzes & knowledge checks

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments.

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