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The Ultimate Kali Linux Book
The Ultimate Kali Linux Book

The Ultimate Kali Linux Book: Perform advanced penetration testing using Nmap, Metasploit, Aircrack-ng, and Empire , Second Edition

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The Ultimate Kali Linux Book

Section 1: Getting Started with Penetration Testing

In this section, you will learn about the importance of understanding the need for penetration testing within cybersecurity while learning to build an effective penetration testing lab environment.

This part of the book comprises the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Introduction to Ethical Hacking
  • Chapter 2, Building a Penetration Testing Lab
  • Chapter 3, Setting Up for Advanced Hacking Techniques
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Key benefits

  • Learn to compromise enterprise networks with Kali Linux
  • Gain comprehensive insights into security concepts using advanced real-life hacker techniques
  • Use Kali Linux in the same way ethical hackers and penetration testers do to gain control of your environment
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format

Description

Kali Linux is the most popular and advanced penetration testing Linux distribution within the cybersecurity industry. Using Kali Linux, a cybersecurity professional will be able to discover and exploit various vulnerabilities and perform advanced penetration testing on both enterprise wired and wireless networks. This book is a comprehensive guide for those who are new to Kali Linux and penetration testing that will have you up to speed in no time. Using real-world scenarios, you’ll understand how to set up a lab and explore core penetration testing concepts. Throughout this book, you’ll focus on information gathering and even discover different vulnerability assessment tools bundled in Kali Linux. You’ll learn to discover target systems on a network, identify security flaws on devices, exploit security weaknesses and gain access to networks, set up Command and Control (C2) operations, and perform web application penetration testing. In this updated second edition, you’ll be able to compromise Active Directory and exploit enterprise networks. Finally, this book covers best practices for performing complex web penetration testing techniques in a highly secured environment. By the end of this Kali Linux book, you’ll have gained the skills to perform advanced penetration testing on enterprise networks using Kali Linux.

Who is this book for?

This pentesting book is for students, trainers, cybersecurity professionals, cyber enthusiasts, network security professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, and security engineers. If you do not have any prior knowledge and are looking to become an expert in penetration testing using the Kali Linux operating system (OS), then this book is for you.

What you will learn

  • Explore the fundamentals of ethical hacking
  • Understand how to install and configure Kali Linux
  • Perform asset and network discovery techniques
  • Focus on how to perform vulnerability assessments
  • Exploit the trust in Active Directory domain services
  • Perform advanced exploitation with Command and Control (C2) techniques
  • Implement advanced wireless hacking techniques
  • Become well-versed with exploiting vulnerable web applications

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Table of Contents

22 Chapters
Section 1: Getting Started with Penetration Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Building a Penetration Testing Lab Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Setting Up for Advanced Hacking Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 2: Reconnaissance and Network Penetration Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Reconnaissance and Footprinting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Exploring Active Information Gathering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Performing Vulnerability Assessments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Understanding Network Penetration Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Performing Network Penetration Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 3: Red Teaming Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Advanced Network Penetration Testing — Post Exploitation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Working with Active Directory Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Advanced Active Directory Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Delving into Command and Control Tactics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Advanced Wireless Penetration Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 4: Social Engineering and Web Application Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Performing Client-Side Attacks – Social Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Understanding Website Application Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Advanced Website Penetration Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Best Practices for the Real World Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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I am really happy with the book, and it was so cool that I didn't have to wait for days it. About book., I think it is a must have for everyone who wants to master the hacking skills.
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If it wasn't for Mudge none of this would've happened
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Ian Jangai Mar 21, 2022
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If you want to get an introduction into cyber security this book is what you need for the different type of testing an labs to guide you through your first experience.Highly recommend.
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