Lesson 2: Introduction to Kali Linux

Building Your Own Lab

• Guidance on how to build your own lab (video)
• VIRL and Operating System Software (video)

Exercise 2.1: Download and Install Kali Linux

1. Download Kali Linux from: https://www.kali.org
2. Become familiar with the Kali Linux architecture and all available tools.

Resources:

• Installing Kali (video)
• Examining Kali Modules and Architecture (video)

Step-by-Step Installation and Customization of Kali

• Great Resource! - Kali Linux Revealed Book (free!)
• Kali Training: Installing Kali Linux
• Additional Kali Linux Tutorials (blog posts)

Exercise 2.2: Default Username and Password

1. The default username is root and the default password is toor. Change the default password.
2. Create an unprivileged user.

Resources:

• Managing Kali Services (video)
• https://kali.training/topic/managing-users-and-groups/

Exercise 2.3: Managing Kali Services

1. Watch this video and familiar with the different Kali Linux services.
2. Enable SSH and customize your installation.

Resources:

• Managing Kali Services (video)