Kali Linux is a Linux
distribution designed for digital forensics, penetration testing, and
security auditing. It is the successor of BackTrack, the world's most
popular penetration testing distributor. Kali Linux includes many
well-known security tools, and this course will teach you more about the
tools and their usage.
This course not only shows
you how to install Kali Linux, but also how to properly plan the
installation and select the best hardware. We’ll include
post-installation tasks and you’ll see how to configure Kali Linux to
get the best performance, as well as ensuring your project needs are
satisfied. Within this, we’ll show you how to gather information using
the tools present in Kali Linux.
The tools used in this
course teach you how to acquire information about a target including web
applications, documents, metadata, and other popular and powerful tools
included with the distribution. This course helps you plan and install
Kali Linux to get the optimal results for your specific needs. We’ll
emphasize how to choose the best hardware and install the distribution
and troubleshoot problems that may arise during the process.
The course wraps up with post-installation and configuration tasks.
About The Author
Sean-Philip Oriyano is a longtime security professional. Over the past 25 years, he has divided his time between performing security research, consulting, and delivering training in the fields of both general IT and cyber security. In addition, he is a best-selling author with many years of experience in both digital and print media. Sean has published several books over the past decade and has expanded his reach further by appearing on TV and radio shows. Additionally, Sean is a Chief Warrant Officer and Unit Commander specializing in cyber security training, development, and strategy. As a CWO, he is recognized as a SME in his field and is frequently called upon to provide expertise, training, and mentoring wherever needed.
