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NetExec Tool Usage

Network service exploitation and AD assessment with NetExec.

8 modules
30 lessons
34 practical tasks
NetExec Tool Usage course element

About This Course

Master NetExec (nxc), the modern network service exploitation framework for penetration testing and red team operations. Learn to enumerate, authenticate, and execute commands across SMB, LDAP, WinRM, MSSQL, SSH, RDP, WMI, FTP, and NFS protocols. Develop practical skills for Active Directory assessment, credential attacks, and lateral movement techniques used by security professionals.

What You'll Learn

  • Install and configure NetExec for penetration testing engagements
  • Enumerate network services and Active Directory infrastructure using multiple protocols
  • Execute password spraying and credential-based attacks against enterprise networks
  • Perform SMB enumeration including shares, users, groups, and sessions
  • Conduct LDAP reconnaissance for domain users, groups, and trust relationships
  • Execute commands remotely via SMB, WinRM, WMI, and SSH protocols
  • Extract credentials using various NetExec modules and techniques
  • Leverage Kerberos authentication for ASREPRoasting and Kerberoasting attacks
  • Integrate NetExec with BloodHound for comprehensive AD visualization
  • Implement operational security practices during network assessments

Prerequisites

  • Active Directory Fundamentals
  • Networking Essentials
  • Linux command-line proficiency
  • Basic penetration testing concepts

Course Curriculum