Publisher's Synopsis
Take your ethical hacking skills to the next level by mastering bash script and building your own hacking tools
Key Features
- Learn how to automate reconnaissance, exploitation, and post exploitation using bash scripts
- Dive into real-world hacking scenarios with hands-on, practical examples
- Accelerate your learning journey with a structured approach and expert guidance
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Mastering bash scripting is a powerful skill that separates professional hackers from the rest. This comprehensive guide explores bash scripting in depth, equipping you with the knowledge and tools you need to automate complex tasks, streamline workflows, and craft custom utilities. The book takes you on a journey through advanced scripting techniques, while helping you master the command line and use practical examples that showcase real-world applications. From automating reconnaissance processes to creating custom exploitation tools, this book provides you with the skills to tackle even the most daunting challenges. You'll discover how to utilize bash, awk, sed, and regular expressions to manipulate data, parse logs, and extract valuable information. A dedicated section also focuses on network scripting, helping you craft scripts that interact with remote systems, scan, and gather information. By the end of this bash scripting book, you'll be able to apply your newfound knowledge to tackle realistic scenarios, honing your skills and preparing for the front lines of cybersecurity.What you will learn
- Develop scripts and tools tailored for ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Leverage powerful tools like awk, sed, and grep for data manipulation and log parsing
- Design scripts for system hardening
- Integrate scripting into your cybersecurity workflows for maximum efficiency
- Discover best practices for writing secure, maintainable, and modular scripts
- Apply scripting knowledge through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises
Who this book is for
If you're a cybersecurity enthusiast or ethical hacker who wants to learn more about building hacking tools, this book is for you. A basic understanding of ethical hacking, GNU/Linux, and bash scripting concepts will be helpful to get the most out of this book. The book is also ideal for seasoned pentesters and sysadmins looking to optimize operations.
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