With Kali Linux you can test the vulnerabilities of your network and
then take steps to secure it. This engaging tutorial is a comprehensive
guide to this penetration testing platform, specially written for IT
security professionals.
Key Features:
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Learn penetration testing techniques with an in-depth coverage of Kali
Linux distribution
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Explore the insights and importance of testing your corporate network
systems before the hackers strike
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Understand the practical spectrum of security tools by their exemplary
usage, configuration, and benefits
Book 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
appropriate testing methodology with defined business objectives and a
scheduled test plan, resulting in a successful penetration testing
project engagement.
Kali Linux - Assuring Security by Penetration Testing is a fully
focused, structured book providing guidance on developing practical
penetration testing skills by demonstrating cutting-edge hacker tools
and techniques with a coherent, step-by-step approach. This book offers
you all of the essential lab preparation and testing procedures that
reflect real-world attack scenarios from a business perspective, in
today's digital age.
What You Will Learn:
Develop the Kali Linux environment in your test lab by installing,
configuring, running, and updating its core system components
Perform a formal Kali Linux testing methodology
Scope your target with definitive test requirements, limitations,
business objectives, and schedule the test plan
Exercise a number of security tools from Kali Linux, logically divided
into subcategories of testing methodology
Practice the processes of reconnaissance, discovery, enumeration,
vulnerability mapping, social engineering, exploitation, privilege
escalation, and maintaining access to target for evaluation purposes
Document, report, and present your verified test results to the relevant
authorities in a formal reporting structure
