How to Scan and Hack SSH Ports for Beginners | Ep. 27

🔐 *SSH PENETRATION TESTING FOR BEGINNERS | ETHICAL HACKING EP 27* You discover that SSH port 22 is open on a target machine. What's next? 👀 In this episode of **Cybersecurity Zero to Hero**, we explore how a penetration tester investigates an exposed SSH service in an authorized lab environment. Instead of simply finding an open port, we'll look at how to enumerate SSH, investigate the server's configuration, assess authentication methods, and perform controlled login testing. 🔥 *WHAT YOU'LL LEARN* How to discover SSH with Nmap How to identify the SSH service and version How to enumerate SSH algorithms How to check supported authentication methods How to investigate potential SSH security weaknesses How to perform controlled SSH login testing with Metasploit How to verify access and understand the permissions of an authenticated user 🧪 *LAB ENVIRONMENT:* Kali Linux and Metasploitable 2. ⚠️ *DISCLAIMER:* This video is for educational purposes and authorized security testing only. Perform these techniques only on systems you own or have explicit permission to test. 🎯 *ABOUT THIS SERIES* Cybersecurity Zero to Hero is a practical learning journey covering cybersecurity fundamentals, Linux, networking, Nmap, Wireshark, service enumeration, vulnerabilities, and penetration testing. 📺 *Watch the full Cybersecurity Zero to Hero playlist:*    • Free Cybersecurity Zero to Hero — Beginner...   👍 Like the video, subscribe to 1Trust Security, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. STUDYING FOR TCM SECURITY OR ACADEMY CERTIFICATIONS? If you are currently working through the industry-leading practical courses or learning paths from TCM Security, this hands-on lab demonstration provides incredible complementary practice. This video applies real-world methodology directly aligned with the core syllabus concepts taught across TCM Academy's major tracks, including: • Practical Ethical Hacking (PEH) & the PNPT Certification Path • Practical Web Pentest Professional (PWPP) • Practical Junior Cyber Intelligence Analyst (PJPT) • Bug Bounty & Practical Web Hacking Fundamentals • Linux 100 / Programming 100 / Security Operations (SOC 101) Whether you are preparing for your PNPT exam network assessment, learning to analyze network traffic with Burp Suite, or building solid foundational ethical hacking habits from scratch, use this practical lab to reinforce your hands-on penetration testing skills. 🛠️ TOOLS & LAB ENVIRONMENT • OS: Kali Linux • Platform: HackingHub (Simulated Enterprise Network Lab) • Key Utilities: Burp Suite, ffuf, subfinder ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This video is strictly for educational, ethical hacking, and authorized defense simulation purposes. All testing is strictly conducted within a fully isolated, simulated laboratory environment with explicit training permission. Never deploy these techniques against public infrastructure without authorized consent. #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #TCMSecurity #BurpSuite #PenetrationTesting #BugBounty 💬 *QUESTION:* If you find SSH running on port 22 during a penetration test, what would you investigate first: the service version, authentication methods, or server configuration? Let me know in the comments! 00:00 - Video Introduction & Overview 01:01 - Discovering Open Ports with Nmap Scanning 02:10 - Identifying SSH Service Version & Checking for CVE Vulnerabilities 06:37 - Enumerating Supported SSH Authentication Methods via Nmap Scripts 07:45 - Setting up the Lab Environment & Text Editors 08:48 - Launching Metasploit Auxiliary SSH Login Scanner 11:45 - Configuring Exploit Parameters (RHOSTS, RPORT, & Speed Threads) 20:04 - Creating Custom Username & Password Dictionary Wordlists 22:38 - Loading the Wordlists into Metasploit & Initiating the Brute-Force Attack 24:34 - Cracking the Credentials & Interacting with the Compromised SSH Session 26:06 - Vulnerability Mitigation & Outro #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #SSH