Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Dedication

Chapter 1. Introduction

Information in This Chapter

Book Overview and Key Learning Points

Book Audience

Diagrams, Figures, and Screen Captures

Welcome

Penetration Testing Lifecycle

Terms

Kali History

References

Chapter 2. Download and Install Kali Linux

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

Kali Linux

System Information

Downloading Kali

Hard Drive Installation

Thumb Drive Installation

SD Card Installation

Summary

Chapter 3. Software, Patches, and Upgrades

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

APT Package Handling Utility

Debian Package Manager

Tarballs

A Practical Guide to Installing Nessus

Conclusion

Chapter 4. Configuring Kali Linux

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

About This Chapter

The Basics of Networking

Using the Graphical User Interface to Configure Network Interfaces

Using the Command Line to Configure Network Interfaces

Using the GUI to Configure Wireless Cards

Web Server

FTP Server

SSH Server

Configure and Access External Media

Updating Kali

Upgrading Kali

Adding a Repository Source

Summary

Chapter 5. Building a Penetration Testing Lab

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

Before Reading This Chapter: Build a Lab

Building a Lab on a Dime

Metasploitable2

Extending Your Lab

The Magical Code Injection Rainbow

Chapter 6. Introduction to the Penetration Test Lifecycle

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview And Key Learning Points

Introduction to the Lifecycle

Phase 1: Reconnaissance

Phase 2: Scanning

Phase 3: Exploitation

Phase 4: Maintaining Access

Phase 5: Reporting

Summary

Chapter 7. Reconnaissance

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

Introduction

Start with the Targets Own Website

Website Mirroring

Google Searches

Google Hacking

Social Media

Job Sites

DNS and DNS Attacks

Query a Name Server

Zone Transfer

Reference

Chapter 8. Scanning

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

Introduction to Scanning

Understanding Network Traffic

NMAP the King of Scanners

Selecting Ports

HPING3

Nessus

Summary

Chapter 9. Exploitation

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

Introduction

An Overview of Metasploit

Accessing Metasploit

Web Server and Web Application Exploitation

Conclusion

Chapter 10. Maintaining Access

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

Introduction

Terminology and Core Concepts

Backdoors

Keyloggers

Summary

Reference

Chapter 11. Reports and Templates

Information in This Chapter

Chapter Overview and Key Learning Points

Reporting

Presentation

Report and Evidence Storage

Summary

Appendix A. Tribal Chicken

Comprehensive Setup and Configuration Guide for Kali Linux 1.0.5

Materials List

Install and Configure Ubuntu

Install Kali Linux 1.0.5

Customize the Interface

Running Updates

Building an ISO using Tribal Chicken

Burning an ISO to a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc

Testing and Validation (Short Version)

Appendix B. Kali Penetration Testing Tools

Index