Kali Linux 2 – Assuring Security by Penetration Testing

Achieve the gold standard in penetration testing with Kali using this masterpiece, now in its third edition!

Key Features

• Get a rock-solid insight into penetration testing techniques and test your corporate network against threats like never before
• Formulate your pentesting strategies by relying on the most up-to-date and feature-rich Kali version in town—Kali Linux 2 (aka Sana).
• Experience this journey with new cutting-edge wireless penetration tools and a variety of new features to make your pentesting experience smoother

Book Description

What you will learn

• - Find out to download and install your own copy of Kali Linux
• - Properly scope and conduct the initial stages of a penetration test
• - Conduct reconnaissance and enumeration of target networks
• - Exploit and gain a foothold on a target system or network
• - Obtain and crack passwords
• - Use the Kali Linux NetHunter install to conduct wireless penetration testing
• - Create proper penetration testing reports

Who this book is for

If you are an IT security professional or a student with basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, including an awareness of information security factors, and you want to use Kali Linux for penetration testing, this book is for you.