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Technical Weakness Identification with Nikto 2

This course will help you learn to identify web server misconfigurations and vulnerabilities with Nikto.

Lee Allen - Pluralsight course - Technical Weakness Identification with Nikto 2
by Lee Allen

What you'll learn

Would you like to identify web server weaknesses and vulnerabilities during the reconnaissance phase? In this course, Technical Weakness Identification with Nikto 2, you will gain the ability to scan web servers for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. First, you will learn how to use Nikto to perform a web server vulnerability scan. Next, you will discover options within Nikto that allow you to start scans against multiple hosts. Finally, you will explore how to use the Nikto configuration file to setup static cookies and to send scan traffic through a proxy. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of web server scanning with Nikto needed to identify web server vulnerabilities.

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About the author

Lee Allen - Pluralsight course - Technical Weakness Identification with Nikto 2
Lee Allen

Lee Allen is a penetration tester by trade. Lee has authored four books about penetration testing and has created several Pluralsight courses.

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