| Summary: | Plan and execute penetration tests on wireless networks with the Kali Linux distribution In Detail Kali Linux is the most popular distribution dedicated to penetration testing that includes a set of free, open source tools. This book introduces you to wireless penetration testing and describes how to conduct its various phases. After showing you how to install Kali Linux on your laptop, you will verify the requirements of the wireless adapter and configure it. Next, the book covers the wireless LAN reconnaissance phase, explains the WEP and WPA/WPA2 security protocols and demonstrates practical attacks against them using the tools provided in Kali Linux, Aircrack-ng in particular. You will then discover the advanced and latest attacks targeting access points and wireless clients and learn how to create a professionally written and effective report. What You Will Learn Explore the penetration testing methodology and its various phases Install Kali Linux on your laptop and configure the wireless adapter Scan and enumerate wireless LANs and point out their vulnerabilities Understand the WEP security protocol and the techniques to crack the authentication keys and break it Become proficient with the WPA/WPA2 protocol and use Kali Linux tools to attack it Attack the access points and take control of the wireless network Launch advanced attacks against clients Produce stunning and effective reports
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