Synopsis:
A step-by-step guide, full of recipes that will introduce you to one technique at a time. This book will show you a combination of tutorials regarding how to use integrated scanning tools in Kali Linux, and how to develop custom scripts for making new and unique tools of your own.
"Kali Linux Network Scanning Cookbook" is intended for information security professionals and casual security enthusiasts alike. It will provide the foundational principles for the novice reader but will also introduce scripting techniques and in-depth analysis for the more advanced audience. Whether you are brand new to Kali Linux or a seasoned veteran, this book will aid in both understanding and ultimately mastering many of the most powerful and useful scanning techniques in the industry. It is assumed that the reader has some basic security testing experience.
About the Author:
Justin Hutchens currently works as a security consultant and regularly performs penetration tests and security assessments for a wide range of clients. He previously served in the United States Air Force, where he worked as an intrusion detection specialist, network vulnerability analyst, and malware forensic investigator for a large enterprise network with over 55,000 networked systems. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and multiple professional information security certifications, to include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). He is also the writer and producer of Packt Publishing's e-learning video course, Kali Linux - Backtrack Evolved: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing.
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