Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux: Testing web security is best done through simulating an attack. Kali Linux lets you do this to professional standards and this is the book you need to be fully up-to-speed with this powerful open-source toolkit.

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eBook Sep 2013 342 pages 1st Edition

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eBook Sep 2013 342 pages 1st Edition

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Learn key reconnaissance concepts needed as a penetration tester
Attack and exploit key features, authentication, and sessions on web applications
Learn how to protect systems, write reports, and sell web penetration testing services

Description

Kali Linux is built for professional penetration testing and security auditing. It is the next-generation of BackTrack, the most popular open-source penetration toolkit in the world. Readers will learn how to think like real attackers, exploit systems, and expose vulnerabilities. Even though web applications are developed in a very secure environment and have an intrusion detection system and firewall in place to detect and prevent any malicious activity, open ports are a pre-requisite for conducting online business. These ports serve as an open door for attackers to attack these applications. As a result, penetration testing becomes essential to test the integrity of web-applications. Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux is a hands-on guide that will give you step-by-step methods on finding vulnerabilities and exploiting web applications. "Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux" looks at the aspects of web penetration testing from the mind of an attacker. It provides real-world, practical step-by-step instructions on how to perform web penetration testing exercises. You will learn how to use network reconnaissance to pick your targets and gather information. Then, you will use server-side attacks to expose vulnerabilities in web servers and their applications. Client attacks will exploit the way end users use web applications and their workstations. You will also learn how to use open source tools to write reports and get tips on how to sell penetration tests and look out for common pitfalls. On the completion of this book, you will have the skills needed to use Kali Linux for web penetration tests and expose vulnerabilities on web applications and clients that access them.

Who is this book for?

"Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux" is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning how to become a penetration tester. It will also help the users who are new to Kali Linux and want to learn the features and differences in Kali versus Backtrack, and seasoned penetration testers who may need a refresher or reference on new tools and techniques. Basic familiarity with web-based programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript and MySQL will also prove helpful.

What you will learn

Perform vulnerability reconnaissance to gather information on your targets
Expose server vulnerabilities and take advantage of them to gain privileged access
Exploit client-based systems using web application protocols
Learn how to use SQL and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
Steal authentications through session hijacking techniques
Harden systems so other attackers do not exploit them easily
Generate reports for penetration testers
Learn tips and trade secrets from real world penetration testers

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designershiva Jul 08, 2014

Yeah,This is one of the kind book which is up to the Industry standards,Dear Sir, i would request you to publish books related in with advanced Web-Penetration testing,as well sir,Instead of paying lakhs of rupees on courses this would really be an alternative,Thanks for the support Mr.Aamir Lakhani,with regards,Shiva

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Peter Walker Mar 17, 2014

Great product! This is something that quality is a must and it was provided. Will buy again! Right price, fast service!

Rajib Mar 16, 2015

Great book on Kali Linux use in web pen-test

J. Gongora Jan 27, 2014

This book is very usefull for a beginner, it'll help you to realize a pentest from A to Z.This book respects a real pentest methodology used by pentesters.Everything is clearly explained, step by step.This book is my new arm for my next pentests :-)

himanshu Oct 06, 2015

Good book!!!.....

Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux: Testing web security is best done through simulating an attack. Kali Linux lets you do this to professional standards and this is the book you need to be fully up-to-speed with this powerful open-source toolkit.

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