Intermediate Security Testing With Kali Linux 2

"Kali Linux is an Ethical Hacking platform that allows good guys to use the same tools and techniques that a hacker would use, so they can find security issues before the bad guys do. In Basic Security Testing with Kali Linux 2, you will learn basic examples of how hackers find out information about your company, find weaknesses in your security and how they gain access to your system."--Back cover.

Kali Linux 2 is the most advanced and feature rich penetration testing platform available. This hands-on learn by doing book will help take you beyond the basic features of Kali into a more advanced understanding of the tools and techniques used in security testing. If you have a basic understanding of Kali and want to learn more, or if you want to learn more advanced techniques, then this book is for you.Kali Linux is an Ethical Hacking platform that allows good guys to use the same tools and techniques that a hacker would use so they can find and correct security issues before the bad guys detect them. As a follow up to the popular "Basic Security Testing with Kali Linux" book, this work picks up where the first left off. Topics Include What is new in Kali 2? New Metasploit Features and Commands Creating Shells with Msfvenom Post Modules & Railgun PowerShell for Post Exploitation Web Application Pentesting How to use Burp Suite Security Testing Android Devices Forensics Tools for Security Testing Security Testing an Internet of Things (IoT) Device And much more!

Achieve the gold standard in penetration testing with Kali using this masterpiece, now in its third edition! About This Book Get a rock-solid insight into penetration testing techniques and test your corporate network against threats like never before Formulate your pentesting strategies by relying on the most up-to-date and feature-rich Kali version in town—Kali Linux 2 (aka Sana). Experience this journey with new cutting-edge wireless penetration tools and a variety of new features to make your pentesting experience smoother Who This Book Is 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. What You Will Learn Find out to download and install your own copy of Kali Linux Properly scope and conduct the initial stages of a penetration test Conduct reconnaissance and enumeration of target networks Exploit and gain a foothold on a target system or network Obtain and crack passwords Use the Kali Linux NetHunter install to conduct wireless penetration testing Create proper penetration testing reports In Detail Kali 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. Style and approach This practical guide will showcase penetration testing through cutting-edge tools and techniques using a coherent, step-by-step approach.

Basic Security Testing with Kali Linux, Third Edition Kali Linux (2018) is an Ethical Hacking platform that allows security professionals to use the same tools and techniques that a hacker would use, so they can find security issues before the attackers do. In Basic Security Testing with Kali Linux, you will learn basic examples of how hackers find out information about your company, find weaknesses in your security, how they gain access to your systems, and most importantly, how to stop them. Completely updated for 2018, this hands on step-by-step guide covers: Kali Linux Overview & Usage Shodan (the "Hacker's Google") Metasploit Tutorials Exploiting Windows and Linux Systems Escalating Privileges in Windows Cracking Passwords and Obtaining Clear Text Passwords Wi-Fi Attacks Kali on a Raspberry Pi & Android Securing your Network And Much More! /ul> Though no computer can be completely "Hacker Proof" knowing how an attacker works will help put you on the right track of better securing your network!

Explore and use the latest VAPT approaches and methodologies to perform comprehensive and effective security assessments KEY FEATURES ● A comprehensive guide to vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) for all areas of cybersecurity. ● Learn everything you need to know about VAPT, from planning and governance to the PPT framework. ● Develop the skills you need to perform VAPT effectively and protect your organization from cyberattacks. DESCRIPTION This book is a comprehensive guide to Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), designed to teach and empower readers of all cybersecurity backgrounds. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced IT professional, this book will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape effectively. With a focused yet comprehensive scope, this book covers all aspects of VAPT, from the basics to the advanced techniques. It also discusses project planning, governance, and the critical PPT (People, Process, and Technology) framework, providing a holistic understanding of this essential practice. Additionally, the book emphasizes on the pre-engagement strategies and the importance of choosing the right security assessments. The book's hands-on approach teaches you how to set up a VAPT test lab and master key techniques such as reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, network pentesting, web application exploitation, wireless network testing, privilege escalation, and bypassing security controls. This will help you to improve your cybersecurity skills and become better at protecting digital assets. Lastly, the book aims to ignite your curiosity, foster practical abilities, and prepare you to safeguard digital assets effectively, bridging the gap between theory and practice in the field of cybersecurity. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Understand VAPT project planning, governance, and the PPT framework. ● Apply pre-engagement strategies and select appropriate security assessments. ● Set up a VAPT test lab and master reconnaissance techniques. ● Perform practical network penetration testing and web application exploitation. ● Conduct wireless network testing, privilege escalation, and security control bypass. ● Write comprehensive VAPT reports for informed cybersecurity decisions. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for everyone, from beginners to experienced cybersecurity and IT professionals, who want to learn about Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT). To get the most out of this book, it's helpful to have a basic understanding of IT concepts and cybersecurity fundamentals. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Beginning with Advanced Pen Testing 2. Setting up the VAPT Lab 3. Active and Passive Reconnaissance Tactics 4. Vulnerability Assessment and Management 5. Exploiting Computer Network 6. Exploiting Web Application 7. Exploiting Wireless Network 8. Hash Cracking and Post Exploitation 9. Bypass Security Controls 10. Revolutionary Approaches to Report Writing

This book provides an overview of the kill chain approach to penetration testing, and then focuses on using Kali Linux to provide examples of how this methodology is applied in the real world. After describing the underlying concepts, step-by-step examples are provided that use selected tools to demonstrate the techniques.If you are an IT professional or a security consultant who wants to maximize the success of your network testing using some of the advanced features of Kali Linux, then this book is for you. This book will teach you how to become an expert in the pre-engagement, management, and documentation of penetration testing by building on your understanding of Kali Linux and wireless concepts.

The most comprehensive guide to ethical hacking and penetration testing with Kali Linux, from beginner to professional Key Features Learn to compromise enterprise networks with Kali Linux Gain comprehensive insights into security concepts using advanced real-life hacker techniques Use Kali Linux in the same way ethical hackers and penetration testers do to gain control of your environment Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format Book DescriptionKali Linux is the most popular and advanced penetration testing Linux distribution within the cybersecurity industry. Using Kali Linux, a cybersecurity professional will be able to discover and exploit various vulnerabilities and perform advanced penetration testing on both enterprise wired and wireless networks. This book is a comprehensive guide for those who are new to Kali Linux and penetration testing that will have you up to speed in no time. Using real-world scenarios, you’ll understand how to set up a lab and explore core penetration testing concepts. Throughout this book, you’ll focus on information gathering and even discover different vulnerability assessment tools bundled in Kali Linux. You’ll learn to discover target systems on a network, identify security flaws on devices, exploit security weaknesses and gain access to networks, set up Command and Control (C2) operations, and perform web application penetration testing. In this updated second edition, you’ll be able to compromise Active Directory and exploit enterprise networks. Finally, this book covers best practices for performing complex web penetration testing techniques in a highly secured environment. By the end of this Kali Linux book, you’ll have gained the skills to perform advanced penetration testing on enterprise networks using Kali Linux.What you will learn Explore the fundamentals of ethical hacking Understand how to install and configure Kali Linux Perform asset and network discovery techniques Focus on how to perform vulnerability assessments Exploit the trust in Active Directory domain services Perform advanced exploitation with Command and Control (C2) techniques Implement advanced wireless hacking techniques Become well-versed with exploiting vulnerable web applications Who this book is for This pentesting book is for students, trainers, cybersecurity professionals, cyber enthusiasts, network security professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, and security engineers. If you do not have any prior knowledge and are looking to become an expert in penetration testing using the Kali Linux operating system (OS), then this book is for you.

Build a better defense against motivated, organized, professional attacks Advanced Penetration Testing: Hacking the World's Most Secure Networks takes hacking far beyond Kali linux and Metasploit to provide a more complex attack simulation. Featuring techniques not taught in any certification prep or covered by common defensive scanners, this book integrates social engineering, programming, and vulnerability exploits into a multidisciplinary approach for targeting and compromising high security environments. From discovering and creating attack vectors, and moving unseen through a target enterprise, to establishing command and exfiltrating data—even from organizations without a direct Internet connection—this guide contains the crucial techniques that provide a more accurate picture of your system's defense. Custom coding examples use VBA, Windows Scripting Host, C, Java, JavaScript, Flash, and more, with coverage of standard library applications and the use of scanning tools to bypass common defensive measures. Typical penetration testing consists of low-level hackers attacking a system with a list of known vulnerabilities, and defenders preventing those hacks using an equally well-known list of defensive scans. The professional hackers and nation states on the forefront of today's threats operate at a much more complex level—and this book shows you how to defend your high security network. Use targeted social engineering pretexts to create the initial compromise Leave a command and control structure in place for long-term access Escalate privilege and breach networks, operating systems, and trust structures Infiltrate further using harvested credentials while expanding control Today's threats are organized, professionally-run, and very much for-profit. Financial institutions, health care organizations, law enforcement, government agencies, and other high-value targets need to harden their IT infrastructure and human capital against targeted advanced attacks from motivated professionals. Advanced Penetration Testing goes beyond Kali linux and Metasploit and to provide you advanced pen testing for high security networks.