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Brute Forcing Network Services

Learn to test authentication security across network services.

5 modules
19 lessons
45 practical tasks
Brute Forcing Network Services course element

About This Course

Develop proficiency in password attacks against diverse network services including SSH, databases, web applications, and Windows protocols. Apply modern tools and evasion techniques while understanding defensive countermeasures and detection mechanisms.

What You'll Learn

  • Master Hydra, Medusa, Ncrack, Patator, Legba, and Nmap NSE for authentication attacks
  • Attack 15+ network services including SSH, FTP, HTTP, databases, SMB, RDP, and email protocols
  • Create and optimize wordlists using CeWL, CUPP, Crunch, Wister, and default credential databases
  • Generate optimized wordlists using rule-based transformation patterns
  • Understand and execute credential stuffing attacks leveraging password reuse
  • Perform database attacks against MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, and Redis
  • Compromise Windows services including SMB, RDP, and WinRM
  • Attack email services (SMTP, POP3, IMAP) and directory services (LDAP)
  • Implement rate limiting bypass and detection evasion techniques
  • Understand authentication mechanisms across protocols and platforms
  • Develop custom brute force scripts in Python and Go
  • Analyze password complexity and estimate attack feasibility
  • Configure defensive measures including fail2ban and account lockout policies

Prerequisites

  • Network Service Enumeration course
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations course
  • Basic Linux command line knowledge
  • Understanding of network protocols

Course Curriculum