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Kali Linux Cookbook

Boost your pentesting career with essential tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark

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Created by Corey P. Schultz

Explore the world of penetration testing by working hands-on with Kali Linux and its powerful security tools. You will learn how to set up environments, conduct reconnaissance, exploit vulnerabilities, and use social engineering tactics. The focus is on applying up-to-date techniques for real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Packt | Nov 2025 | 568 min

What You Will Learn

You will build practical skills through step-by-step labs and real-world scenarios. Each topic guides you from environment setup to advanced exploitation and persistence, using industry-standard tools. By applying what you learn to simulated attacks, you gain confidence and experience for real security assessments.

Key Features

  • Set up Kali Linux on various platforms for flexible security testing environments
  • Master Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark for effective vulnerability analysis
  • Enhance social engineering with AI-driven tools for realistic attack simulations

Target Audience

Designed for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and IT administrators with a basic understanding of networking and security. If you want to deepen your penetration testing skills or prepare for a red team or security analyst role, this course will help you gain practical expertise with Kali Linux and modern attack techniques.

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