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Kali Linux Essentials: выявление недостатков безопасности с помощью Nmap, Metasploit и других инструментов
What if you could slip into the mind of a hacker—not to cause harm, but to understand how they think, move, and break in… so you can stop them? Have you ever wondered how professionals discover the invisible cracks in a system—the ones no firewall sees and no antivirus stops? And more importantly, do you want to be the person who finds them first?
Kali Linux Essentials: Uncover Security Flaws Using Nmap, Metasploit, and More by Alaric J. Fenwick isn’t just another technical manual. It’s a challenge. A conversation. A journey into the world of ethical hacking and professional-grade penetration testing.
Think about it—do you truly know what’s going on inside your network? Are you confident that a breach couldn’t already be happening while your tools stay silent? Or maybe you’re a student, a sysadmin, or even just a curious mind asking: How do they do it? How do security professionals actually scan, exploit, and secure?
Kali Linux is a powerful, Debian-based Linux distribution specifically crafted for penetration testing, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity assessments. Developed and maintained by Offensive Security, Kali is widely regarded as the go-to platform for security professionals, ethical hackers, and researchers engaged in red teaming, vulnerability assessment, and forensic analysis.
Unlike general-purpose Linux distributions, Kali Linux comes preloaded with over 600 penetration testing tools, ranging from network scanners and vulnerability assessors to wireless analysis and reverse engineering utilities. These tools include industry standards such as Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Aircrack-ng, John the Ripper, Empire, and many more.
This book isn’t going to baby you—but it will guide you step-by-step. Ever used Nmap to fingerprint an OS? Ever caught a handshake mid-air and cracked a Wi-Fi password in real time? Have you ever used Metasploit to execute a payload and gain access like the pros? If not, why not?
Alaric J. Fenwick takes you through the real deal—reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, lateral movement, persistence, and reporting—using tools trusted by red teams and feared by defenders. He questions everything you think you know about cybersecurity and then rebuilds your understanding from the ground up, Kali Linux style.
But don’t worry—this isn’t just a dry list of tools. Each page asks you, “Now what would you do?” It’s an immersive approach. You're not just reading. You're thinking like an attacker and acting like a defender.
Whether you're prepping for certifications like OSCP or CEH, starting your ethical hacking career, or just sick of feeling left behind in security conversations—you'll find yourself asking
Why does this exploit work the way it does?
What exactly does that command line option reveal?
How do I practice pentesting without crossing legal boundaries?
How can I stay sharp in an industry that changes overnight?
This book doesn’t assume you’re an expert. It assumes you’re determined. It gives you the mindset, the methodology, and the muscle memory to uncover what others miss.
So here’s the question: are you ready to level up?
If you're serious about cybersecurity and want to start doing, not just reading—grab your copy of Kali Linux Essentials now. This is where your pentesting journey begins.
Preface
Introduction to Kali Linux
Installing and Configuring Kali Linux
Linux Command Line Mastery for Pentesters
Phases of a Penetration Test
Information Gathering and Reconnaissance with Nmap
Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis
Exploitation Using Metasploit Framework
Wireless Attacks Using Aircrack-ng Suite
Post-Exploitation Techniques and Lateral Movement
Advanced Attacks Using Empire Framework
Password Attacks and Cracking Strategies
Social Engineering Techniques
Bypassing Firewalls and Antivirus Systems
Web Application Testing with Kali Linux
Writing Custom Exploits and Scripts
Templates and Real-World Examples
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Penetration Testing with Kali Linux
Sample Penetration Test Report Template