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The Ultimate Kali Linux Book - Third Edition
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The Ultimate Kali Linux Book - Third Edition

by Glen D. Singh
April 2024
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
828 pages
21h 34m
English
Packt Publishing
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Understanding Network Penetration Testing

When breaking into the offensive side of cybersecurity, it’s essential for aspiring ethical hackers and penetration testers to gain a solid understanding of the importance of network penetration testing and common techniques of setting up reverse and bind shells between a targeted system and their attacker machine. Furthermore, learning how to develop custom payloads and evade antimalware detection helps penetration testers determine whether the cyber defense at a targeted organization has the capability of detecting malicious code over their network.

In this chapter, you will learn about the importance of network penetration testing and how it helps organizations identify hidden security vulnerabilities ...

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