Tools & Techniques
Learn about WHOIS, Nslookup, SHODAN, and other utilities essential for information gathering.
Tools & Techniques is a free Ethical Hacking Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 3 of 3. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Ethical Hacking Academy learning path, one of 3 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
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Welcome to Tools & Techniques
Understanding ethical hacking tools and their use cases is essential for security assessments.
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Why Use Hacking Tools?
Tools help automate reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting in ethical hacking.
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Information Gathering Tools
WHOIS- Retrieves domain ownership details.theHarvester- Gathers emails, subdomains, and hosts.Shodan- Finds internet-connected devices.
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Scanning Tools
Nmap- Scans networks for open ports.Netcat- Used for port scanning and banner grabbing.Wireshark- Analyzes network traffic.
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Exploitation Tools
Metasploit- Used for penetration testing.SQLmap- Automates SQL injection attacks.Burp Suite- Tests web application security.
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Password Cracking Tools
John the Ripper- Cracks passwords using brute force.Hashcat- Fast password recovery tool.Hydra- Online password brute-force attack tool.
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Wireless Hacking Tools
Aircrack-ng- Cracks Wi-Fi passwords.Kismet- Monitors wireless networks.Reaver- Attacks WPS vulnerabilities.
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Legal and Ethical Use
These tools should only be used with proper authorization and legal consent.
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Summary
Ethical hackers use tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite to identify vulnerabilities and improve security.
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Tools & Techniques” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Tools & Techniques” is free to read here on the web, and the Ethical Hacking Academy course includes 3 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Ethical Hacking Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Tools & Techniques”?
Learn about WHOIS, Nslookup, SHODAN, and other utilities essential for information gathering. You practise Ethical Hacking Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Ethical Hacking Academy?
No prior experience is required. Ethical Hacking Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 3 of 3, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Tools & Techniques” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Ethical Hacking Academy lesson?
Yes. Every Ethical Hacking Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Passive Reconnaissance
- Active Reconnaissance
- Tools & Techniques