Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux: Testing web security is best done through simulating an attack. Kali Linux lets you do this to professional standards and this is the book you need to be fully up-to-speed with this powerful open-source toolkit.
About this ebook
- Learn key reconnaissance concepts needed as a penetration tester
- Attack and exploit key features, authentication, and sessions on web applications
- Learn how to protect systems, write reports, and sell web penetration testing services
- Perform vulnerability reconnaissance to gather information on your targets
- Expose server vulnerabilities and take advantage of them to gain privileged access
- Exploit client-based systems using web application protocols
- Learn how to use SQL and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
- Steal authentications through session hijacking techniques
- Harden systems so other attackers do not exploit them easily
- Generate reports for penetration testers
- Learn tips and trade secrets from real world penetration testers
"Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux" is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning how to become a penetration tester. It will also help the users who are new to Kali Linux and want to learn the features and differences in Kali versus Backtrack, and seasoned penetration testers who may need a refresher or reference on new tools and techniques. Basic familiarity with web-based programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript and MySQL will also prove helpful.
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About the author
Joseph Muniz is a technical solutions architect and security researcher. He started his career in software development and later managed networks as a contracted technical resource. Joseph moved into consulting and found a passion for security while meeting with a variety of customers. He has been involved with the design and implementation of multiple projects ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to large federal networks. Joseph runs TheSecurityBlogger.com website, a popular resources regarding security and product implementation. You can also find Joseph speaking at live events as well as involved with other publications. Recent events include speaker for Social Media Deception at the 2013 ASIS International conference, speaker for Eliminate Network Blind Spots with Data Center Security webinar, speaker for Making Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Work at the Government Solutions Forum, Washington DC, and an article on Compromising Passwords in PenTest Magazine - Backtrack Compendium, July 2013. Outside of work, he can be found behind turntables scratching classic vinyl or on the soccer pitch hacking away at the local club teams.
Aamir Lakhani is a leading cyber security architect, senior strategist, and researcher. He is responsible for providing IT security solutions to major commercial and federal enterprise organizations. Lakhani leads projects that implement security postures for Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, major healthcare providers, educational institutions, and financial and media organizations. Lakhani has designed offensive counter-defense measures, and has assisted organizations in defending themselves from active strike-back attacks perpetrated by underground cyber groups. Lakhani is considered an industry leader in support of detailed architectural engagements and projects on topics related to cyber defense, mobile application threats, malware, advanced persistent threat (APT) research, and Dark Security. Lakhani is the author and contributor of several books that include Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux and XenMobile MDM, both by Packt Publishing, and he has appeared on National Public Radio as an expert on cyber security. Lakhani runs the blog DrChaos.com, which was ranked as a leading source for cyber security by FedTech Magazine. He has been named one of the top personalities to follow on social media, ranked highly as leader in his field, and he continues to dedicate his career to cyber security, research, and education.
