SSH Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

Welcome to the SSH Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide repository! This repository contains a comprehensive guide on Secure Shell (SSH) penetration testing, covering various techniques, tools, and methodologies to assess and exploit SSH vulnerabilities.

Introduction to SSH

This section provides an overview of SSH, its purpose, and its significance in secure remote communication.

SSH Installation

Here, you'll find detailed instructions on how to install SSH on various operating systems.

SSH Port Scanning

Learn about SSH port scanning techniques to identify SSH services and potential entry points.

Methods to Connect SSH

Discover different methods to connect to SSH, including terminal commands for Linux and the use of Putty for Windows.

Terminal Command (Linux)

Explore terminal commands specific to SSH on Linux systems.

Putty (Windows)

Learn how to use Putty, a popular SSH client for Windows, to establish SSH connections.

Port Redirection

Understand how to redirect SSH traffic to bypass firewalls and network restrictions.

Port Redirection Testing

Put your knowledge of port redirection into practice with this hands-on section.

Establish SSH Connection using RSA Key

Discover the process of establishing secure SSH connections using RSA keys.

Exploit SSH with Metasploit

Explore how to leverage Metasploit, a powerful penetration testing framework, to exploit SSH vulnerabilities.

SSH Key Persistence - Post Exploitation

Learn about SSH key persistence and techniques used for post-exploitation.

Stealing the SSH Key

Gain insights into methods for stealing SSH keys and the associated risks.

SSH Login using Pubkey

Explore the process of SSH login using public keys for enhanced security.

SSH Password Cracking

Understand SSH password cracking techniques to test the strength of SSH passwords.

SSH Public Key Login Scanner

Learn about SSH public key login scanners and how they can be used to identify vulnerabilities.

SSH User Code Execution

Discover techniques for executing code as an SSH user, highlighting potential risks and mitigation strategies.

Conclusion

Summarizing the key takeaways from the guide and emphasizing the importance of SSH penetration testing.

Author

This guide is written by Abhinav Sharma, founder and CEO of Global Offensive Security. Abhinav is a renowned cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in penetration testing and secure network communications. His expertise in SSH penetration testing has helped numerous organizations strengthen their security infrastructure.

Contributing

Contributions to this guide are welcome! If you have any suggestions, improvements, or new topics to cover, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This guide is provided under the MIT License, granting you the freedom to use, modify, and distribute it.

Acknowledgments

We would like to express our gratitude to all contributors and researchers who have helped create this comprehensive guide.

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