September 2016
Intermediate to advanced
572 pages
11h 59m
English
book
Kali Linux 2 - Assuring Security by Penetration Testing - Third Edition
by Gerard Johansen, Lee Allen, Tedi Heriyanto, Shakeel Ali
Overview
Discover the power of Kali Linux for effective penetration testing with the third edition of this comprehensive guide. This book walks you through all aspects of utilizing Kali Linux to assess and safeguard network environments, with real-world scenarios and practical insights. Learn state-of-the-art techniques to identify and rectify vulnerabilities in your systems.
What this Book will help me do
- Install and set up Kali Linux for effective penetration testing.
- Conduct detailed reconnaissance and enumerate target network structures.
- Execute exploits to gain controlled access to target systems and analyze vulnerabilities.
- Perform advanced wireless penetration testing using the Kali Linux NetHunter module.
- Document your findings accurately and produce professional pentesting reports.
Author(s)
Gerard Johansen and a team of cybersecurity experts bring their extensive experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking to this book. They have collectively worked on numerous security projects and have contributed their practical expertise and a methodological approach to secure digital infrastructures. Their goal is to empower aspiring and seasoned security professionals alike.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, and IT security enthusiasts. If you have a basic understanding of Unix/Linux and want to deepen your penetration testing skills using Kali Linux 2, this is for you. Gain expertise by following this guide to protect and secure network environments.
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