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Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing
Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing

Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing: Unleash the full potential of Kali Linux 2018, now with updated tools , Fourth Edition

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Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing

Setting Up Your Test Lab

In this chapter, we look at setting up a lab environment for our penetration tests. Many of the tests should first be performed in this confined lab environment before attempting them in a production environment. Remember that you must obtain written permission when working on a live environment, as well as following all local laws when carrying out any stage of the penetration test on a network. It may also be a good idea to have a lawyer review any contract and engagement details before you commence to avoid any issues that may arise during or after the exercise. Some insurance companies also offer coverage to penetration testers in the event of unexpected damages.

To avoid running into legal issues and unnecessary expenditure as a result of penetration testing, it's highly recommended that you build a test environment, whether physical or virtual...

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Key benefits

  • Rely on the most updated version of Kali to formulate your pentesting strategies
  • Test your corporate network against threats
  • Explore new cutting-edge wireless penetration tools and features

Description

Kali Linux is a comprehensive penetration testing platform with advanced tools to identify, detect, and exploit the vulnerabilities uncovered in the target network environment. With Kali Linux, you can apply the appropriate testing methodology with defined business objectives and a scheduled test plan, resulting in successful penetration testing project engagement. This fourth edition of Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing starts with the installation of Kali Linux. You will be able to create a full test environment to safely practice scanning, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation. You’ll explore the essentials of penetration testing by collecting relevant data on the target network with the use of several footprinting and discovery tools. As you make your way through the chapters, you’ll focus on specific hosts and services via scanning and run vulnerability scans to discover various risks and threats within the target, which can then be exploited. In the concluding chapters, you’ll apply techniques to exploit target systems in order to gain access and find a way to maintain that access. You’ll also discover techniques and tools for assessing and attacking devices that are not physically connected to the network, including wireless networks. By the end of this book, you will be able to use NetHunter, the mobile version of Kali Linux, and write a detailed report based on your findings.

Who is this book for?

This fourth edition of Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing is for pentesters, ethical hackers, and IT security professionals with basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems. Prior knowledge of information security will help you understand the concepts in this book

What you will learn

  • Conduct the initial stages of a penetration test and understand its scope
  • Perform reconnaissance and enumeration of target networks
  • Obtain and crack passwords
  • Use Kali Linux NetHunter to conduct wireless penetration testing
  • Create proper penetration testing reports
  • Understand the PCI-DSS framework and tools used to carry out segmentation scans and penetration testing
  • Carry out wireless auditing assessments and penetration testing
  • Understand how a social engineering attack such as phishing works

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Table of Contents

16 Chapters
Installing and Configuring Kali Linux Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Setting Up Your Test Lab Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Penetration Testing Methodology Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Footprinting and Information Gathering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Scanning and Evasion Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Vulnerability Scanning Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Social Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Target Exploitation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Privilege Escalation and Maintaining Access Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Web Application Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Wireless Penetration Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Mobile Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
PCI DSS Scanning and Penetration Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Tools for Penetration Testing Reporting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Assessments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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