With computer hacking attacks making headline news on a frequent occasion, it is time for companies and individuals to take a more active stance in securing their computer systems. 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 issues with their security before the bad guys do.
In βBasic Security Testing with Kali Linuxβ, you will learn basic examples of how hackers find out information about your company, locate weaknesses in your security and how they gain access to your system.
This hands-on, step by step learning book covers topics like:
Kali Linux Introduction and Overview
Metasploit & Metasploitable 2 Tutorials
Information Gathering
A section on Shodan (the βHackerβs Googleβ)
Exploiting Windows and Linux Systems
Escalating Privileges in Windows
Wireless (WiFi) Attacks
Social Engineering Attacks
Password Attacks
Kali on a Raspberry Pi
Securing your Network
Though no network can be completely βHacker Proofβ, knowing how an attacker works will help put you on the right track of better securing your network.