Mastering Kali Linux for Web Penetration Testing

Summary

Since this is a book on mastering Kali Linux for the purposes of conducting web application penetration tests, it may have come as a surprise that we started with foundational topics such as the architecture, security elements, and so on. It is my hope that covering these topics will help set us apart from the script-kiddies that often engage in pen testing but offer minimal value. Anyone can fire up Kali Linux or some other distribution and begin hacking away, but without this foundation, our tests run the risk of being incomplete or inaccurate. Our gainful employment is dependent on actually helping the customer push their network to their (agreed upon) limits and helping them see their weaknesses. Likewise, we should also be showing ...