Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux, 3rd Edition
'Packt Publishing - Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux - Third Edition' provides an in-depth, hands-on exploration of web application security, vulnerability assessment, and offensive exploitation techniques. Focusing on the critical weaknesses that plague modern dynamic websites, APIs, and cloud services, this guide delivers practical methodology for security testing.
Readers examine client-side and server-side flaw discovery, input validation bypasses, session hijacking, authorization flaws, injection attacks (SQLi, Command Injection), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and automated scanning with industry-standard tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP. Practical labs and vulnerability reporting guidelines are emphasized.
A valuable guide for penetration testers, bug bounty hunters, and web developers striving to build resilient, hardened web applications.
Readers examine client-side and server-side flaw discovery, input validation bypasses, session hijacking, authorization flaws, injection attacks (SQLi, Command Injection), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and automated scanning with industry-standard tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP. Practical labs and vulnerability reporting guidelines are emphasized.
A valuable guide for penetration testers, bug bounty hunters, and web developers striving to build resilient, hardened web applications.
Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1: Introduction to Kali Linux and Penetration Testing Tools
Chapter 2: Configuring Your Testing Environment and Networking
Chapter 3: Information Gathering and Reconnaissance Tools
Chapter 4: Vulnerability Assessment and Scanning
Chapter 5: Exploitation Techniques and Frameworks in Kali
Chapter 6: Password Cracking and Hash Identification
Chapter 7: Wireless Network Auditing and WPA/WPA2 Cracking
Chapter 8: Web Application Testing and Burp Suite in Kali
Chapter 9: Post-Exploitation, PrivEsc, and CTF Challenge Strategies
Index & Further Reading
Chapter 1: Introduction to Kali Linux and Penetration Testing Tools
Chapter 2: Configuring Your Testing Environment and Networking
Chapter 3: Information Gathering and Reconnaissance Tools
Chapter 4: Vulnerability Assessment and Scanning
Chapter 5: Exploitation Techniques and Frameworks in Kali
Chapter 6: Password Cracking and Hash Identification
Chapter 7: Wireless Network Auditing and WPA/WPA2 Cracking
Chapter 8: Web Application Testing and Burp Suite in Kali
Chapter 9: Post-Exploitation, PrivEsc, and CTF Challenge Strategies
Index & Further Reading
