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Kali Linux 2 - Assuring Security by Penetration Testing

This updated edition focuses on the use of Kali Linux 2, aka Sana, and provides you with the skills needed to conduct penetration testing effectively. You’ll find out how to install Kali Linux and then use it for pentesting with the help of cutting-edge wireless penetration tools, enabling you to test your corporate network against threats.

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Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Completion Time

19h4m

Language

English

About Book

Who Is This Book For?

If you are an IT security professional or a student with basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, including an awareness of information security factors, and you want to use Kali Linux for penetration testing, this book is for you.

Book content

chapters 19h4m total length

Beginning with Kali Linux

Penetration Testing Methodology

Target Scoping

Information Gathering

Target Discovery

Enumeration

Vulnerability Mapping

Social Engineering

Target Exploitation

Privilege Escalation

Maintaining Access

Wireless Penetration Testing

Kali NetHunter

Documentation and Reporting

Appendix A: Supplementary Tools

Appendix B: Key Resources

Related Resources

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