Windows and Linux Penetration Testing from Scratch: Harness the power of pen testing with Kali Linux for unbeatable hard-hitting results, Second Edition

Penetration testing on Windows and Linux systems demands more than memorizing commands. Phil Bramwell’s second edition brings readers into the actual workflow of reconnaissance, exploitation, and assessment, using Kali Linux as the primary environment.

What Sets This Edition Apart

Published in 2022, this updated edition reflects current tools and techniques, including expanded coverage of OSINT, network access control bypass, and modern password attack strategies. The author’s real-world experience shapes the material without drowning readers in theory.

Inside the Book

• Open source intelligence gathering with Shodan, Google dorks, Maltego, and Spiderfoot
• Bypassing network access control, including MAC filtering and captive portals
• Sniffing and spoofing with Wireshark, Ettercap, and BetterCAP
• Windows password attacks, hash cracking, and LLMNR/NetBIOS spoofing
• Network security assessment with Nmap and Metasploit
• Cryptographic attacks, including CBC bit-flipping labs

Hands-On Focus 💻

Each chapter includes technical requirements, step-by-step labs, and review questions. The examples use open-source tools and Python scripts, so readers can follow along in a home lab or controlled environment.

If you are building a career in penetration testing or want to understand how Windows and Linux networks are assessed from an attacker’s perspective, this ebook provides a structured path without assuming you already know everything.