Vulnerability Scanning Explained (Beginner to Pro) | HostedScan, Kali Linux + Nikto Demo
Welcome to Week 4 of LCI Cloud Guardians 1.0 Cybersecurity Training 🔐
In this session, we dive deep into Vulnerability Assessment and Scanning — a critical skill every cybersecurity professional must master.
Whether you're a beginner or transitioning into cybersecurity, this video will help you understand how vulnerabilities are identified and how attackers think.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Meet the Instructor
02:45 Class Topic
03:01 Learning Objectives
03:44 Phishing Quiz 15:37 Top 10 OWASP
36:01 Disclaimer
36:12 HostedScan Practical
53: 29 Nikto Practical
🔍 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
What is a vulnerability in cybersecurity
Difference between Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Testing
Understanding CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)
Understanding CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System)
What are Zero-Day vulnerabilities
Types of vulnerabilities (network, software, human, configuration)
💻 PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION:
How to scan websites using HostedScan
How to use Nikto on Kali Linux for vulnerability scanning
How to analyze scan reports (open ports, weak configs, risks)
⚠️ IMPORTANT:
This training is strictly for educational purposes only.
Only scan systems and websites you have permission to test.
🎯 ASSIGNMENT:
Practice scanning using Nikto and HostedScan
Try scanning authorized targets like example.com
Explore OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
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🙌 SPECIAL NOTE:
Our thoughts are with the scheduled instructor Engr. Jose Cafanda who couldn’t join due to a personal loss.
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