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Hands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter

By : Glen D. Singh, Sean-Philip Oriyano
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Hands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter

By: Glen D. Singh, Sean-Philip Oriyano

Overview of this book

Kali NetHunter is a version of the popular and powerful Kali Linux pentesting platform, designed to be installed on mobile devices. Hands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter will teach you the components of NetHunter and how to install the software. You’ll also learn about the different tools included and how to optimize and use a package, obtain desired results, perform tests, and make your environment more secure. Starting with an introduction to Kali NetHunter, you will delve into different phases of the pentesting process. This book will show you how to build your penetration testing environment and set up your lab. You will gain insight into gathering intellectual data, exploiting vulnerable areas, and gaining control over target systems. As you progress through the book, you will explore the NetHunter tools available for exploiting wired and wireless devices. You will work through new ways to deploy existing tools designed to reduce the chances of detection. In the concluding chapters, you will discover tips and best practices for integrating security hardening into your Android ecosystem. By the end of this book, you will have learned to successfully use a mobile penetration testing device based on Kali NetHunter and Android to accomplish the same tasks you would traditionally, but in a smaller and more mobile form factor.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
About Packt
Contributors
Preface
Index

Contributors

About the authors

Glen D. Singh is a cyber security instructor, consultant, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He has been conducting multiple training exercises in offensive security, digital forensics, network security, enterprise networking, and IT service management on an annual basis. He also holds various information security certifications, including the EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Cisco's CCNA Security, and CCNA Cyber Ops, as well as many others, in the field of network security. Glen has been recognized for his passion and expertise by both public and private sector organizations at home, in Trinidad and Tobago, and abroad.

I would like to thank my parents for their unconditional support and the motivation they've always given me to become a better person each day. Thanks to my family, friends, and students for their continued support, the people at Packt Publishing for providing me with this amazing opportunity, and everyone who reads and supports this amazing book.

 

 

 

 

 

Sean-Philip Oriyano is a long-time 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. He is also a best-selling author with many years' 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 (CWO) and unit commander specializing in cyber security training, development, and strategy. As a CWO, he is recognized as an SME in his field and is frequently called upon to provide expertise, training, and mentoring wherever needed.

About the reviewers

Shiva V. N Parasram is the director, lead pentester, and forensic investigator at the Computer Forensics and Security Institute (CFSI). As the only Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI) in the Caribbean, he has also trained hundreds of individuals in CEH, CHFI, ECSA, CCISO, and other courses. He has recently been selected as the sole trainer for advanced cyber security courses at Fujitsu Trinidad, and is also the author of Digital Forensics with Kali Linux and Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing, Fourth Edition published by Packt. He attributes all his successes to his guru, his parents, Harry and Indra, his fiancee, Savi (Pinky Mittens), and pets (the Bindi).

 

 

 

 

Kevin Phongagsorn is an experienced penetration tester currently working for a technology consulting firm. He carries out penetration testing for local, state, and federal agencies, as well as large commercial clients. Kevin began his career in software development, working at one of the largest telecommunications companies in Asia. He holds several certifications, including the Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Kevin is interested in penetration testing, exploit development, and security research.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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