Learning ParrotOS : Kickstart simple pentesting and ethical hacking techniques using cybersecurity operating system

Arvin Destar

ISBN 10: 8198431691 / ISBN 13: 9788198431691

Edité par Gitforgits, 2024

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - As a security pro or beginner, if you want to get up and running with ParrotOS for ethical hacking and penetration testing, this book is a must-have. It starts with an intro to ParrotOS, its unique security-oriented environment, and key components, and then moves step-by-step into hands-on exercises. You'll learn how to install and customize ParrotOS, manage user accounts, and set up critical network configurations. It's all hands-on, with each chapter focusing on real-world tasks and popular tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, John the Ripper, and Aircrack-ng. You'll learn the essential pentesting techniques for assessing vulnerabilities, exploiting weaknesses, and maintaining access within hacked networks.You'll even learn to intercept and manipulate web traffic, automate scans, and execute controlled exploits to retrieve sensitive data and escalate privileges. The steps are clearly laid out so that you can build your confidence and skills on your own. The focus here is on giving you a solid hands-on experience with the essential tools needed for penetration testing tasks, and it's all done on ParrotOS. No matter what your interests are, whether it's network reconnaissance, automating scripts, or monitoring systems, this book has got you covered when it comes to tackling the latest security challenges.Key LearningsInstall, configure and customize ParrrotOS for ethical hacking and pentesting tasks.Use bash scripting to automate and streamline penetration testing workflows.Manage files and directories using command-line tools like rsync, grep, and awk.Utilize network scanning techniques with nmap to identify active hosts and vulnerabilities.Analyze network traffic in real-time using tcpdump, revealing hidden threats and suspicious patterns.Exploit web vulnerabilities by intercepting and modifying traffic with Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP.Perform robust password audits and recover weak credentials using John the Ripper.Test wireless networks using Aircrack-ng in WEP and WPA protocols.Leverage pivoting techniques across compromised networks.Integrate automated recon and scanning for continuous network monitoring.Table of ContentGetting Started with Parrot OSUp and Running with Parrot OSSystem Configuration and CustomizationMastering Command-Line UtilitiesLeveraging Parrot OS Security ToolsConducting Network ReconnaissanceExploiting Vulnerabilities with MetasploitAdvanced Web Application TestingImplementing Sniffing and Tunneling.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9788198431691

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• Titre: Learning ParrotOS : Kickstart simple pentesting and ethical hacking techniques using cybersecurity operating system
• Éditeur: Gitforgits
• Date de parution: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 8198431691
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9788198431691
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 235 L x 191 H x 10 P (en millimètres) 235 millimètres de largeur par 191 millimètres de hauteur par 10 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 334 grammes

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Synopsis

As a security pro or beginner, if you want to get up and running with ParrotOS for ethical hacking and penetration testing, this book is a must-have. It starts with an intro to ParrotOS, its unique security-oriented environment, and key components, and then moves step-by-step into hands-on exercises. You'll learn how to install and customize ParrotOS, manage user accounts, and set up critical network configurations. It's all hands-on, with each chapter focusing on real-world tasks and popular tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, John the Ripper, and Aircrack-ng. You'll learn the essential pentesting techniques for assessing vulnerabilities, exploiting weaknesses, and maintaining access within hacked networks.

You'll even learn to intercept and manipulate web traffic, automate scans, and execute controlled exploits to retrieve sensitive data and escalate privileges. The steps are clearly laid out so that you can build your confidence and skills on your own. The focus here is on giving you a solid hands-on experience with the essential tools needed for penetration testing tasks, and it's all done on ParrotOS. No matter what your interests are, whether it's network reconnaissance, automating scripts, or monitoring systems, this book has got you covered when it comes to tackling the latest security challenges.

Key Learnings

• Install, configure and customize ParrrotOS for ethical hacking and pentesting tasks.

• Use bash scripting to automate and streamline penetration testing workflows.

• Manage files and directories using command-line tools like rsync, grep, and awk.

• Utilize network scanning techniques with nmap to identify active hosts and vulnerabilities.

• Analyze network traffic in real-time using tcpdump, revealing hidden threats and suspicious patterns.

• Exploit web vulnerabilities by intercepting and modifying traffic with Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP.

• Perform robust password audits and recover weak credentials using John the Ripper.

• Test wireless networks using Aircrack-ng in WEP and WPA protocols.

• Leverage pivoting techniques across compromised networks.

• Integrate automated recon and scanning for continuous network monitoring.

Table of Content

1. Getting Started with Parrot OS

2. Up and Running with Parrot OS

3. System Configuration and Customization

4. Mastering Command-Line Utilities

5. Leveraging Parrot OS Security Tools

6. Conducting Network Reconnaissance

7. Exploiting Vulnerabilities with Metasploit

8. Advanced Web Application Testing

9. Implementing Sniffing and Tunneling