In this chapter, we pointed out several key areas necessary for target exploitation. At the beginning, we provided an overview of vulnerability research that highlighted the requirement for a penetration tester to hold the necessary knowledge and skills, which in turn become effective for vulnerability assessment. Then, we presented a list of online repositories from where you can reach a number of publicly-disclosed vulnerabilities and exploit codes. In the final section, we demonstrated the practical use of an advanced exploitation toolkit called the Metasploit framework. The exercises provided are designed purely to explore and understand the target-acquisition process through tactical exploitation methods. Additionally, we interpreted the insights into exploit development by analyzing each step of the sample exploit code from a framework, to help you understand the...
Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing
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Overview of this book
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 the appropriate testing methodology with defined business objectives and a scheduled test plan, resulting in successful penetration testing project engagement.
This fourth edition of Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing starts with the installation of Kali Linux. You will be able to create a full test environment to safely practice scanning, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation. You’ll explore the essentials of penetration testing by collecting relevant data on the target network with the use of several footprinting and discovery tools. As you make your way through the chapters, you’ll focus on specific hosts and services via scanning and run vulnerability scans to discover various risks and threats within the target, which can then be exploited. In the concluding chapters, you’ll apply techniques to exploit target systems in order to gain access and find a way to maintain that access. You’ll also discover techniques and tools for assessing and attacking devices that are not physically connected to the network, including wireless networks.
By the end of this book, you will be able to use NetHunter, the mobile version of Kali Linux, and write a detailed report based on your findings.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Installing and Configuring Kali Linux
Setting Up Your Test Lab
Penetration Testing Methodology
Footprinting and Information Gathering
Scanning and Evasion Techniques
Vulnerability Scanning
Social Engineering
Target Exploitation
Privilege Escalation and Maintaining Access
Web Application Testing
Wireless Penetration Testing
Mobile Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter
PCI DSS Scanning and Penetration Testing
Tools for Penetration Testing Reporting
Assessments
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