Hands-On Penetration Testing on Windows: Unleash Kali Linux, PowerShell, and Windows debugging tools for security testing and analysis

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 necessaryTable of ContentsBypassing Network Access ControlSniffing and SpoofingWindows Passwords on the NetworkAdvanced Network AttacksCryptography and the Penetration TesterAdvanced Exploitation with MetasploitStack and Heap: Memory ManagementWindows Kernel SecurityWeaponizing PythonWindows ShellcodingBypassing Protections with ROPFuzzing Techniques Going beyond the FootholdTaking PowerShell to the Next LevelEscalating PrivilegesMaintaining AccessTips and TricksAssessment