Summary

In this chapter, you learned how to leverage Bash to configure, troubleshoot, and exploit networking in Unix/Linux environments. You now have the skills to access network configuration details, interact with various network components, and use Bash scripting to exploit vulnerable network services.

You started with the networking basics, learning how to identify network configuration details and perform network diagnostics using Bash commands. Then you progressed to scripting network enumeration, automating tools to scan networks and enumerate services. Next, you explored how Bash can be used for network exploitation, crafting scripts to target vulnerabilities. Finally, you got an introduction to analyzing network traffic directly in Bash to extract useful information.

With the knowledge gained in this chapter, you’re now equipped to write powerful Bash scripts for a wide range of networking tasks, from basic administration to advanced pentest. The skills learned...