Donald A. Tevault / Valentine G. Nachi
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Take your ethical hacking skills to the next level by mastering bash script and building your own hacking tools.Key Features:- Automate reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation workflows using bash scripting for ethical hacking- Build custom Linux command-line tools for penetration testing, log analysis, and network scripting- Apply secure coding best practices to develop modular, maintainable hacking utilitiesBook Description:Linux shell scripting is a foundational skill for ethical hackers and penetration testers who want to automate repetitive tasks and build powerful command-line tools. This practical guide shows you how to use bash scripting for cybersecurity automation, helping you streamline reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation workflows on Linux systems.You’ll progress from advanced bash techniques to real-world penetration testing applications, learning how to automate reconnaissance processes, parse logs, extract indicators, and develop custom exploitation utilities. Using tools such as awk, sed, grep, and regular expressions, you’ll manipulate data efficiently and craft scripts that solve real security challenges.A dedicated section on network scripting demonstrates how to build scripts that interact with remote systems, perform scanning tasks, and gather actionable information. You’ll also explore system hardening automation and learn best practices for writing secure, modular, and maintainable shell scripts.By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence to integrate Linux shell scripting into your ethical hacking toolkit, scale your penetration testing workflow, and build reusable security tools tailored to real-world cybersecurity scenarios.What You Will Learn:- Develop scripts and tools tailored for ethical hacking and penetration testing- Leverage powerful tools such as 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 exercisesWho 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.Table of Contents- Why bash Scripting for Hackers?- Hacking Lab Setup with Kali Linux- Input, Output, and File Manipulation- Reconnaissance and Scanning with Nmap- Automating Web Application Attacks- Password Cracking Techniques- Understanding Privilege Escalation and Persistence- Automate Penetration Testing with Metasploit- Wi-Fi Hacking with Kismet and Wifite- Auditing and Hardening Linux with Shell Scripts- Automated Report Generation and Visualization- End-to-End Penetration Testing Projects
