1. Foundations of Kali Linux
Heritage of Linux
About Linux
Acquiring and Installing Kali Linux
Virtual Machines
Low Cost Computing
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Desktops
Xfce Desktop
GNOME Desktop
Logging In Through the Desktop Manager
Cinnamon and MATE
Using the Command Line
File and Directory Management
Process Management
Other Utilities
User Management
Service Management
Package Management
Log Management
Summary
Quiz Questions
Useful Resources
2. Network Security Testing Basics
Security Testing
Network Security Testing
Monitoring
Layers
Stress Testing
Denial-of-Service Tools
Encryption Testing
Packet Captures
Using tcpdump
Berkeley Packet Filters
Wireshark
Poisoning Attacks
ARP Spoofing
DNS Spoofing
Summary
Quiz Questions
Useful Resources
With hundreds of tools preinstalled, the Kali Linux distribution makes it easier for security professionals to get started with security testing quickly. But with more than 600 tools in its arsenal, Kali Linux can also be overwhelming. The new edition of this practical book covers updates to the tools, including enhanced coverage of forensics and reverse engineering.
Author Ric Messier also goes beyond strict security testing by adding coverage on performing forensic analysis, including disk and memory forensics, as well as some basic malware analysis.