Attacking and Defending Linux

CompTIA Security+ (SY601) Domains:
Domain 3.0: Implementation

CompTIA Security+ (SY601) Objectives:
Objective 3.3: Given a scenario, implement secure protocols. 

Overview

In this lab, you will be working with Linux to brute force SSH and also use dangerous Linux commands such as dd and ncrack to simulate a hard drive attack and a password cracking attack. .

outcomes

In this lab, you will learn to: 

  1. Brute force SSH.
  2. Use dangerous Linux commands.
Courses

Key terms and descriptions

SSH
Secure Shell that replaces telnet
vi
vi is a text editor used in Linux.
ncrack
ncrack is a brute force tool that assists hackers into breaking passwords on a system.
Fork bomb attack
A special command that continuously forks processes until it brings the system down