BOOK DESCRIPTION Written as an interactive tutorial, this book covers the core of Kali Linux with real-world examples and step-by-step instructions to provide professional guidelines and recommendations for you. The book is designed in a simple and intuitive manner that allows you to explore the whole Kali Linux testing process or study parts of it individually. If you are an IT security professional who has a basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, including an awareness of information security factors, and want to use Kali Linux for penetration testing, then this book is for you. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN * Develop the Kali Linux environment in your test lab by installing, configuring, running, and updating its core system components * Perform a formal Kali Linux testing methodology * Scope your target with definitive test requirements, limitations, business objectives, and schedule the test plan * Exercise a number of security tools from Kali Linux, logically divided into subcategories of testing methodology * Practice the processes of reconnaissance, discovery, enumeration, vulnerability mapping, social engineering, exploitation, privilege escalation, and maintaining access to target for evaluation purposes * Document, report, and present your verified test results to the relevant authorities in a formal reporting structure WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR