Linux & UNIX Administration, Network Security, Networking & System Administration, Programming, Networking & Communications, Unix 

Master the art of penetration testing with Kali LinuxAbout This BookLearn penetration testing techniques with an in-depth coverage of Kali Linux distributionExplore the insights and importance of testing your corporate network systems before the hackers strikeUnderstand the practical spectrum of security tools by their exemplary usage, configuration, and benefitsWho This Book Is ForIf you are an IT security professional who has a basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, including an awareness of information security factors, and want to use Kali Linux for penetration testing, this book is for you.What You Will LearnDevelop the Kali Linux environment in your test lab by installing, configuring, running, and updating its core system componentsPerform a formal Kali Linux testing methodologyScope your target with definitive test requirements, limitations, business objectives, and schedule the test planExercise a number of security tools from Kali Linux, logically divided into subcategories of testing methodologyPractice the processes of reconnaissance, discovery, enumeration, vulnerability mapping, social engineering, exploitation, privilege escalation, and maintaining access to target for evaluation purposesDocument, report, and present your verified test results to the relevant authorities in a formal reporting structureIn DetailKali Linux is a comprehensive penetration testing platform with advanced tools to identify, detect, and exploit the vulnerabilities uncovered in the target network environment. With Kali Linux, you can apply appropriate testing methodology with defined business objectives and a scheduled test plan, resulting in a successful penetration testing project engagement.Kali Linux– Assuring Security by Penetration Testing is a fully focused, structured book providing guidance on developing practical penetration testing skills by demonstrating cutting-edge hacker tools and techniques with a coherent, step-by-step approach. This book offers you all of the essential lab preparation and testing procedures that reflect real-world attack scenarios from a business perspective, in today's digital age. - from Amzon