In this chapter, we will dive into Kali Linux as our penetration testing platform of choice. Kali Linux has a variety of installation options, so we will explore what options exist and examine how to use them. After demonstrating the installation process, there are some initial tasks that need to be done on Kali Linux, so we will work through the initial setup to ensure that we are ready to start working with Kali Linux. Scripting should already be part of your arsenal, so we will dive into basic scripting and then start exploring some of the common tools that are available on Kali Linux.
As you progress through this chapter, you will learn about the following topics:
- An introduction to Kali Linux
- Installing and configuring Kali Linux
- Basic commands in Kali Linux
- Scripting in Kali Linux
- The essential tools of Kali Linux
