Kali Linux Cookbook - Second Edition Ed. 2

Over 80 recipes to effectively test your network and boost your career in securityAbout This BookLearn how to scan networks to find vulnerable computers and serversHack into devices to control them, steal their data, and make them yoursTarget wireless networks, databases, and web servers, and password cracking to make the most of Kali LinuxWho This Book Is ForIf 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 LinuxWhat You Will LearnAcquire the key skills of ethical hacking to perform penetration testingLearn how to perform network reconnaissanceDiscover vulnerabilities in hostsAttack vulnerabilities to take control of workstations and serversUnderstand password cracking to bypass securityLearn how to hack into wireless networksAttack web and database servers to exfiltrate dataObfuscate your command and control connections to avoid firewall and IPS detectionIn DetailKali 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.Kali Linux Cookbook, Second Edition starts by helping you install Kali Linux on different options available. You will also be able to understand the lab architecture and install a Windows host for use in the lab. Next, you will understand the concept of vulnerability analysis and look at the different types o