Hands-On Penetration Testing on Windows

Master the art of identifying vulnerabilities within the Windows OS and develop the desired solutions for it using Kali Linux.Key FeaturesIdentify the vulnerabilities in your system using Kali Linux 2018.02Discover the art of exploiting Windows kernel driversGet to know several bypassing techniques to gain control of your Windows environmentBook DescriptionWindows has always been the go-to platform for users around the globe to perform administration and ad hoc tasks in settings that range from small offices to global enterprises and this massive footprint makes securing Windows a unique challenge. This book will enable you to distinguish yourself to your clients.In this book you'll learn advanced techniques to attack Windows environments from the indispensable toolkit that is Kali Linux. We'll work through core network hacking concepts and advanced Windows exploitation techniques such as stack and heap overflows precision heap spraying and kernel exploitation using coding principles that allow you to leverage powerful Python scripts and shellcode.We'll wrap up with post-exploitation strategies that enable you to go deeper and keep your access. Finally we'll introduce kernel hacking fundamentals and fuzzing testing so you can discover vulnerabilities and write custom exploits. By the end of this book you'll be well-versed in identifying vulnerabilities within the Windows OS and developing the desired solutions for them.What you will learnGet to know advanced pen testing techniques with Kali Linux Gain an understanding of Kali Linux tools and methods from behind the scenesSee how to use Kali Linux at an advanced levelUnderstand the exploitation of Windows kernel driversUnderstand advanced Windows concepts and protections and how to bypass them using Kali LinuxDiscover Windows exploitation techniques such as stack and heap overflows and kernel exploitation through coding principlesWho this book is forThis book is for penetration testers ethical hackers and individuals breaking into the pentesting role after demonstrating an advanced skill in boot camps. Prior experience with Windows exploitation Kali Linux and some Windows debugging tools is necessary About the Author Phil Bramwell acquired the Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Expert Penetration Tester certifications at the age of 21. His professional experience includes Common Criteria design reviews and testing network security consulting penetration testing and PCI-DSS compliance auditing for banks universities and governments. He later acquired the CISSP and Metasploit Pro Certified Specialist credentials. Today he is a cybersecurity and cryptocurrency consultant and works as a cybersecurity analyst specializing in malware detection and analysis.