June 2016
Intermediate to advanced
422 pages
8h 5m
English
Overview
"Kali Linux 2: Windows Penetration Testing" offers in-depth coverage of cybersecurity techniques using the robust Kali Linux platform. You'll learn fundamental and advanced methods of pentesting Windows systems, covering vulnerability analysis, password cracking, and maintaining access.
What this Book will help me do
- Set up and configure Kali Linux specifically for effective penetration testing.
- Perform network reconnaissance and enumerate vulnerabilities within Windows environments.
- Utilize specialized tools for exploiting Windows network vulnerabilities and planning actions.
- Effectively carry out password cracking strategies to further your penetration testing.
- Analyze post-penetration data using forensic and reverse-engineering approaches.
Author(s)
The authors are accredited cybersecurity experts with extensive experience in ethical hacking and penetration testing. They specialize in educating cybersecurity professionals through hands-on guides and technical publications. With years of practical experience in using Kali Linux for Windows environments, they distill their expertise into structured learning material approachable by IT professionals.
Who is it for?
This book is suitable for ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals aiming to expand their expertise in penetration testing, especially within Windows environments using Kali Linux. It assumes familiarity with Linux systems and command-line interfaces, as well as basic knowledge of Windows Operating Systems. It's particularly useful for technical users looking to dive deep into practical applications of cybersecurity.
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