Basic Security Testing With Kali Linux: Test Your Computer System Security by Using the Same Tactics That an Attacker Would Use

by Daniel W. Dieterle

With computer hacking attacks making headline news on a frequent occasion, it is time for companies and individuals to take a more active stance in securing their computer systems. Kali Linux is an Ethical Hacking platform that allows good guys to use the same tools and techniques that a hacker would use so they can find issues with their security before the bad guys do. In “ Basic Security Testing with Kali Linux ”, you will learn basic examples of how hackers find out information about your company, locate weaknesses in your security and how they gain access to your system. This hands-on, step by step learning book covers topics Though no network can be completely “Hacker Proof”, knowing how an attacker works will help put you on the right track of better securing your network.

Genres: Computer Science, Hackers, Technology

310 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2014

Reviews

[Ibrahim Jaber]

One of my favorite IT books, if you want to learn how to hack various systems then you must give this book time, it teaches you how to use multiple programs and tools to find information to exploit systems. I recommend reading it fully at first then to focus on systems you prefer to exploit and go deep in learning the explained techniques.

[Gerhard Rickert]

Great refresher course

Great book of you need a quick refresh on testing. Just finished and learned a few things. Now on to the second book!

[KC Yerrid]

This book belongs in the same ballpark as Engebretson's The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing in terms of audience scope and goals. The book breaks each tool down and provides basic syntax and usage. The chapters are logically arranged, although some of the content is redundant between chapters.

The thing that I could not get past is the editing. Technically, the author provides solid material. The examples were relevant, and I did not notice any blaring syntax errors. Unfortunately, I found the "voice of the author" to be distracting. Paragraphs are meant to have more than one sentence. I felt it lacked solid flow and was simply spell-checked and not edited for business and technical writing.

I think Dieterle is on to something in filling a niche that needs to be filled. I would encourage him to continue his work, but insist on an editor to help him communicate the message.

[Mostafa Siraj]

The book is very easy to read. Some chapters are only 5 pages and the average for all chapters are 7-8. The book doesn't cover anything in detail but covers many topics. You can consider it a good introduction about Kali.

[Patrick]

Why is it that every time I read a technology book lately I leave wanting to buy two more Raspberry Pi's?