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Kali Linux Cookbook

Kali Linux is a Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and security auditing. It is the successor to BackTrack, the world’s most popular penetration testing distribution. Kali Linux is the most widely used platform and toolkit for penetration testing. Security is currently the hottest field in technology with a projected need for millions of security professionals. This book focuses on enhancing your knowledge in Kali Linux for security by expanding your skills with toolkits and frameworks that can increase your value as a security professional.

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Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Completion Time

14h36m

Language

English

About Book

Who Is This Book For?

If you are looking to expand your career into penetration testing, you will need a good understanding of Kali Linux and the variety of tools it includes. This book will work as a perfect guide for anyone who wants to have a practical approach in leveraging penetration testing mechanisms using Kali Linux

Book content

chapters 14h36m total length

Installing Kali and the Lab Setup

Reconnaissance and Scanning

Vulnerability Analysis

Finding Exploits in the Target

Social Engineering

Password Cracking

Privilege Escalation

Wireless Specific Recipes

Web and Database Specific Recipes

Maintaining Access

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