What this book covers
Chapter 1, Bash Command-Line and Its Hacking Environment, introduces you to the fundamentals of Bash shell scripting in the context of pentesting. It covers choosing the right operating system, configuring your shell environment, and setting up essential pentesting tools.
Chapter 2, File and Directory Management, dives into working with files and directories, covering essential commands for navigation, manipulation, permissions, and file linking – skills that are crucial for any pentester.
Chapter 3, Variables, Conditionals, Loops, and Arrays, teaches core programming concepts in Bash, including variable usage, decision-making structures, and data iteration techniques.
Chapter 4, Regular Expressions, provides a thorough introduction to pattern matching and text manipulation using regular expressions, an essential skill for parsing tool output and automating data analysis.
Chapter 5, Functions and Script Organization, explores how to create modular, maintainable scripts using functions, covering everything from basic function creation to advanced techniques such as recursion.
Chapter 6, Bash Networking, focuses on network-related scripting, including configuration, troubleshooting, and the exploitation of network services.
Chapter 7, Parallel Processing, teaches techniques for running multiple tasks simultaneously, which is crucial for the efficient scanning and testing of large target environments.
Chapter 8, Reconnaissance and Information Gathering, shows how to automate the discovery of target assets, including DNS enumeration, subdomain discovery, and OSINT collection.
Chapter 9, Web Application Pentesting with Bash, covers techniques for automated web application testing, including request automation, response analysis, and vulnerability detection.
Chapter 10, Network and Infrastructure Pentesting with Bash, explores network scanning, enumeration, and vulnerability assessment automation.
Chapter 11, Privilege Escalation in the Bash Shell, teaches techniques for identifying and exploiting privilege escalation opportunities using Bash.
Chapter 12, Persistence and Pivoting, covers maintaining access to compromised systems and expanding access through network pivoting.
Chapter 13, Pentest Reporting with Bash, shows how to automate the creation of professional pentesting reports.
Chapter 14, Evasion and Obfuscation, explores techniques for evading detection while conducting pentests.
Chapter 15, Interfacing with Artificial Intelligence, demonstrates how to integrate AI capabilities into pentesting workflows.
Chapter 16, DevSecOps for Pentesters, concludes with implementing security testing in CI/CD pipelines and automating security checks in modern development environments.
