Section 1: The Basics

In this section, we will begin with the basics. You will learn about penetration testing and what it entails. Understanding the stages of a penetration test is the key to success. We will start to prepare our environment by using an operating system that is geared toward penetration testing—Kali Linux. You will learn how to set up and configure the various elements of Kali Linux.

The following chapters will be covered in this section:

• Chapter 1, Introduction to Penetration Testing
• Chapter 2, Getting Started with Kali Linux