Kali Linux Cookbook

Over 70 recipes to help you master Kali Linux for effective penetration security testing

Publisher:Packt Publishing Limited

By: Willie L. Pritchett and Luciano Mammino

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|Jun 2024

E-Book €50.99Institutions €154.95

Description

When you know what hackers know, you re better able to protect your online information. With this book you ll learn just what Kali Linux is capable of and get the chance to use a host of recipes.

Key Features

Recipes designed to educate you extensively on the penetration testing principles and Kali Linux tools
Learning to use Kali Linux tools, such as Metasploit, Wire Shark, and many more through in-depth and structured instructions
Teaching you in an easy-to-follow style, full of examples, illustrations, and tips that will suit experts and novices alike

Book Description

In this age, where online information is at its most vulnerable, knowing how to execute the same attacks that hackers use to break into your system or network helps you plug the loopholes before it's too late and can save you countless hours and money. Kali Linux is a Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and security auditing. It is the successor to BackTrack, the world's most popular penetration testing distribution.

Discover a variety of popular tools of penetration testing, such as information gathering, vulnerability identification, exploitation, privilege escalation, and covering your tracks.

Packed with practical recipes, this useful guide begins by covering the installation of Kali Linux and setting up a virtual environment to perform your tests. You will then learn how to eavesdrop and intercept traffic on wireless networks, bypass intrusion detection systems, and attack web applications, as well as checking for open ports, performing data forensics, and much more. The book follows the logical approach of a penetration test from start to finish with many screenshots and illustrations that help to explain each tool in detail. The Kali Linux Cookbook will serve as an excellent source of information for the security professional and novice alike!

What you will learn

Install and setup Kali Linux on multiple platforms
Customize Kali Linux to your individual needs
Locate vulnerabilities with Nessus and OpenVAS
Exploit vulnerabilities you ve found with Metasploit
Learn multiple solutions to escalate privileges on a compromised machine
Understand how to use Kali Linux in all phases of a penetration test
Crack WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption
Simulate an actual penetration test using Kali Linux

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for anyone who wants to get up to speed with Kali Linux. It would also be an ideal book to use as a reference for seasoned penetration testers.

Setting Up Kali Linux and Pentesting Environment
Customizing Kali Linux
Understanding Kali Linux Tools
Learning About Your Target
Vulnerability Assessment
Exploiting Vulnerabilities
Escalating Privileges
Password Attacks
Wireless Attacks
Performing a Network Audit

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PDF ISBN: 978-1-78328-960-8

Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited

Publication date: 2024

Language: English

Pages: 260

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