Kali Linux Network Scanning Cookbook

"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.

What You Will Learn

• Develop a network-testing environment that can be used to test scanning tools and techniques
• Understand the underlying principles of network scanning technologies by building custom scripts and tools
• Perform comprehensive scans to identify listening on TCP and UDP sockets
• Examine remote services to identify type of service, vendor, and version
• Evaluate denial of service threats and develop an understanding of how common denial of service attacks are performed
• Identify distinct vulnerabilities in both web applications and remote services and understand the techniques that are used to exploit them