Kali Linux: The Most Advanced Penetration Testing Distribution

Kali Linux is a Linux-based penetration testing arsenal that aids Security Professionals in performing assessments in a purely native environment dedicated to hacking. Kali Linux is a distribution based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution aimed at digital forensics and penetration testing use. It is a successor to the popular BackTrack distribution.

This chapter will guide you through the wonderful world of Kali Linux, a specialized Linux distribution for the purpose of penetration testing. In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

Installing and Configuring Kali Linux
Customizing Kali Linux
Information Gathering Vulnerability Analysis Web Application Database Assessment Password Attacks Wireless Attacks Reverse Engineering Exploitation Tools Sniffing and Spoofing Post Exploitation Forensics Reporting Tools Social Engineering Tools