
Mastering Linux for Cybersecurity: Essential Networking, Scripting, and Kali Tools for Aspiring Hackers
Leticia Boyd
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Unleash your cybersecurity potential with this comprehensive guide to Linux for aspiring hackers. Dive into the fundamentals of Linux networking, learn to craft powerful scripts, and harness the capabilities of Kali Tools to enhance your penetration testing skills. This book provides a solid foundation in Linux, equipping you with the knowledge and expertise needed to navigate the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.Within its pages, you'll discover essential networking concepts, from network topologies and protocols to routing and firewalls. Master the art of scripting with Bash and Python to automate tasks and enhance your efficiency. Explore the vast toolkit of Kali Tools, including Nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit, to conduct vulnerability assessments and exploit weaknesses.Whether you're a budding cybersecurity enthusiast or an experienced professional seeking to expand your Linux knowledge, this book is your indispensable companion. It empowers you to confidently navigate the complexities of Linux, empowering you to secure networks, detect threats, and outsmart malicious actors in the digital realm.
Duration - 2h 13m.
Author - Leticia Boyd.
Narrator - Digital Voice Cole G.
Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Steven E Doty ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Unleash your cybersecurity potential with this comprehensive guide to Linux for aspiring hackers. Dive into the fundamentals of Linux networking, learn to craft powerful scripts, and harness the capabilities of Kali Tools to enhance your penetration testing skills. This book provides a solid foundation in Linux, equipping you with the knowledge and expertise needed to navigate the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.Within its pages, you'll discover essential networking concepts, from network topologies and protocols to routing and firewalls. Master the art of scripting with Bash and Python to automate tasks and enhance your efficiency. Explore the vast toolkit of Kali Tools, including Nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit, to conduct vulnerability assessments and exploit weaknesses.Whether you're a budding cybersecurity enthusiast or an experienced professional seeking to expand your Linux knowledge, this book is your indispensable companion. It empowers you to confidently navigate the complexities of Linux, empowering you to secure networks, detect threats, and outsmart malicious actors in the digital realm. Duration - 2h 13m. Author - Leticia Boyd. Narrator - Digital Voice Cole G. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Steven E Doty ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: Introduction to Linux for Cybersecurity 3
Duration:00:00:05
Linux and Cybersecurity: An Overview 3
Duration:00:06:58
Chapter 2: Networking Fundamentals 8
Duration:00:00:04
Network Topologies and Protocols 8
Duration:00:07:30
IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing 13
Duration:00:05:50
Chapter 3: Advanced Network Concepts 18
Duration:00:00:04
Subnetting and VLANs 18
Duration:00:05:49
Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) 22
Duration:00:06:51
Chapter 4: Linux Networking Tools 27
Duration:00:00:04
Iptables and Netfilter 27
Duration:00:06:06
Wireshark and Tcpdump 31
Duration:00:07:13
Chapter 5: Scripting for Cybersecurity 37
Duration:00:00:04
Introduction to Bash Scripting 37
Duration:00:07:26
Scripting for Network Automation 42
Duration:00:07:13
Chapter 6: Kali Linux Introduction 48
Duration:00:00:04
Kali Linux: A Distribution for Hackers 48
Duration:00:05:33
Installing and Configuring Kali Linux 52
Duration:00:08:25
Chapter 7: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering 58
Duration:00:00:05
Nmap and Masscan 58
Duration:00:06:02
WHOIS and DNS Interrogation 62
Duration:00:06:00
Chapter 8: Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation 67
Duration:00:00:05
Scanning for Vulnerabilities 67
Duration:00:08:04
Using Metasploit for Exploits 72
Duration:00:06:25
Chapter 9: Web Application Security 78
Duration:00:00:04
HTTP and HTTPS Fundamentals 78
Duration:00:10:20
Common Web Application Vulnerabilities 85
Duration:00:06:24
Chapter 10: Advanced Cybersecurity Tools 90
Duration:00:00:04
OpenVAS and Nessus for Vulnerability Management 90
Duration:00:08:29
Volatility and Forensic Analysis 96
Duration:00:05:40