Demonstration of Penetration Testing Tools: Networking Project Report

This report provides an overview of a networking project focused on password cracking and penetration testing. The project investigates two password cracking tools: Rainbow Crack and John the Ripper, detailing their functionalities, installation on Ubuntu, and methodologies. The report explores the differences between these tools, including the time-memory tradeoff algorithm used by Rainbow Crack and the dictionary and brute-force attacks employed by John the Ripper. Furthermore, the project delves into penetration testing on an FTP server, outlining the process, requirements (Ubuntu, Kali, and a client machine), and steps involved, such as anonymous login, disabling FTP banners, port switching, sniffing login credentials, and brute-force attacks. The report concludes by summarizing the features and functionalities of the tools and penetration testing techniques, emphasizing the importance of security assessments and the application of these tools in a real-world computing environment.