When you know what hackers know, you re better able to protect your online information. With this book you ll learn just what Kali Linux is capable of and get the chance to use a host of recipes. Key Features Recipes designed to educate you extensively on the penetration testing principles and Kali Linux tools Learning to use Kali Linux tools, such as Metasploit, Wire Shark, and many more through in-depth and structured instructions Teaching you in an easy-to-follow style, full of examples, illustrations, and tips that will suit experts and novices alike Book DescriptionIn this age, where online information is at its most vulnerable, knowing how to execute the same attacks that hackers use to break into your system or network helps you plug the loopholes before it's too late and can save you countless hours and money. 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. Discover a variety of popular tools of penetration testing, such as information gathering, vulnerability identification, exploitation, privilege escalation, and covering your tracks. Packed with practical recipes, this useful guide begins by covering the installation of Kali Linux and setting up a virtual environment to perform your tests. You will then learn how to eavesdrop and intercept traffic on wireless networks, bypass intrusion detection systems, and attack web applications, as well as checking for open ports, performing data forensics, and much more. The book follows the logical approach of a penetration test from start to finish with many screenshots and illustrations that help to explain each tool in detail. The Kali Linux Cookbook will serve as an excellent source of information for the security professional and novice alike!What you will learn Install and setup Kali Linux on multiple platforms Customize Kali Linux to your individual needs Locate vulnerabilities with Nessus and OpenVAS Exploit vulnerabilities you ve found with Metasploit Learn multiple solutions to escalate privileges on a compromised machine Understand how to use Kali Linux in all phases of a penetration test Crack WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption Simulate an actual penetration test using Kali Linux Who this book is forThis book is ideal for anyone who wants to get up to speed with Kali Linux. It would also be an ideal book to use as a reference for seasoned penetration testers.

About the Author
Willie L. Pritchett has a Master's in Business Administration. He is a seasoned developer and security enthusiast who has over 20 years of experience in the IT field. He is currently the Chief Executive at Mega Input Data Services, Inc., a full service database management firm specializing in secure, data-driven, application development, and staffing services. He has worked with state and local government agencies as well as helping many small businesses reach their goals through technology. Willie has several industry certifications and currently trains students on various topics including ethical hacking and penetration testing. David De Smet has worked in the software industry since 2007 and is the founder and CEO of iSoftDev Co., where he is responsible for many varying tasks, including but not limited to consultancy, customer requirements specification analysis, software design, software implementation, software testing, software maintenance, database development, and web design. He is very passionate about what he does and spends inordinate amounts of time in the software development area. He also has a keen interest in the hacking and network security field and provides network security assessments to several companies.


Book Information
ISBN 9781783289592
Author Willie L. Pritchett
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint Packt Publishing Limited
Publisher Packt Publishing Limited