Instant Kali Linux
Author: Abhinav Singh
Published: October 25, 2013
Publisher: Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781849695664

Format: Retail PDF
Reader Required: Adobe Reader, Adobe Digital Editions
Pages: 68

The 'Instant' series is about condensing information and giving it you in a simple, straightforward way. This is a short and sweet guide to installing and using the motherload of tools onboard Kali. Packt release an Instant guide and then usually an in-depth one, hopefully I'll have that up soon.
Kali is specifically designed for penetration testing. Oh Kali, how I love thee. 
Have fun and don't forget to chain those proxies.

Tested on the above readers with no problems. Please allow a couple seconds for the seedboxes to kick in, then it should move pretty quick.
Enjoy! :D
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A quick guide to learn the most widely-used operating system by network security professionals

Overview
Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results
Covers over 30 different tools included in Kali Linux
Easy guide to set up and install Kali Linux under different hardware sets
Step by step examples to get started with pen-testing tools

In Detail
Kali Linux is currently the de-facto standard operating system of the security industry. It acts as a Swiss army knife and is a one-stop solution to most of the problems faced by security professionals. The availability of different open source and free tools under a single banner makes it easy and quick while dealing with security assessments.

Teaching you how to use various tools and techniques effectively using Kali while working on real time scenarios, this concise and practical guide wastes no time, moving straight in to the core topic sand covering various important security assessment tools bundled in Kali Linux.

Beginning with the journey through security assessments, from basic features such as information gathering to working on vulnerability assessment tools, web application pen-testing, cracking passwords, and more. The book also moves on to some advanced concepts such as exploitation frameworks and their architecture, forensic tools, and more. The book eloquently covers various levels of information security.

What you will learn from this book
Install Kali Linux on standalone or virtual machines
Understand the file structure of Kali Linux
Gather information and scanning using tools like Nmap
Undertake vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
Work with exploitation frameworks
Penetration testing with web applications
Break passwords, create backdoors, and rooting etc
Complete forensic analysis using Kali

Approach
Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks. A quick and handy guide for those who are willing to get straight into the business. This book will build a strong foundation for those who are willing to cover different security assessment areas by mastering various tools and techniques.

Who this book is written for
If you are a beginners or an experienced security professional who is willing to dive deeper into the world of information security, then this book is perfect for you. The book is written is simple technical language which requires only a basic knowledge of security assessments and the Linux operating system.