The Google world has apparently replaced the books to acquiring knowledge. But one cannot deny the pleasure of book-reading for having technical knowledge. Kali Linux is an advanced penetration testing and auditing software, used exclusively for information on security tasks. These tasks include penetration testing, computer testing, security research and reverse engineering. It is a free and open source Git tree.
It is very popular among hackers, due to some wonderful tools it provides. There are many books where one can learn about it. Here are ten best books for beginners to learn Kali Linux.
Difference between Kali Linux and Other Operating Systems
The use of Kali Linux does not make someone a hacker. It is designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. A small number of trusted people develop it in a secure environment, who are authorized to commit packages, and each package is duly signed by the developer.
Requirements
• Minimum 10 GB space in Harddisk
• Minimum 512 MB RAM Including i386 Processor
• Virtual machine or a bootable kali Linux live USB/Pen drive
The top ten e books for beginners are:
1. Basic Security Testing with Kali Linux2
Gives an overview of Kali Linux in an easy language. It thoroughly deals with Meta sploit Exploiting Windows & Linux Systems, Social Engineering, Password Attacks etc.
2. Understanding Kali Linux for Progressive Penetration Testing
It helps in advanced-version testing techniques, bypassing security, social engineering, web services and targeting network direct end-user.
3. Kali Linux: Wireless Penetration Testing Beginner’s Guide
Tells about wireless testing penetration testing i.e.hacking wi-fi passwords, in-depth knowledge of WLAN, wireless technologies etc.
4. Web Penetration Testing
Wide internet usage compromises the security. The book deals in detail with web penetrationon SQL Injection, XSS, Exploiting server flaws, Authentication and Hijacking Techniques. It also covers finding weaknesses in web apps, patching flaws and preventing malicious exploitation.
5. The Linux Command Line: A-Z Introduction
The book deals with basics and commands, and makes one comfortable in use of command before starting to learn ethical hacking.
6. Kali Linux Network Scanning Cookbook
Provides exhaustive information of the target.It deals with vulnerability assessment and penetration techniques, vital to ethical hacking and bug hunting.
7. Penetration Certification Course
It is a great book for beginners and has about twenty lessons. One can get an excellent understanding of Kali Linux.
8. 20 Things to Do with Kali Linux After Installation
It is a compilation of general things to perform always upon a fresh installation of Kali Linux.It provides a good insight about the Linux platform.
9. Assuring Security by Penetration Testing
It shows deep testing methods of Kali Linux, the significance of testing corporate network systems information regarding hackers possible attempt and practical aspect of security tools by their usage, configuration, and benefits.
10. Sniffing
Deals in the insecurities associated with wireless networks, how to conduct penetration tests to find and plug them. It is must read for practical guidelines for conduct of security audits on wireless networks.
