This book is fine, but very basic. There already exist a number of good books that cover 80% of the content here the same goes for the python section. I guess my expectation was to see a bit more complex bash foo to handle slightly more complex but useful tasks.
But if you really know nothing about Linux this is good book, but the no starch book “how Linux works” is better.
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Linux Basics For Hackers: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali Paperback – 15 November 2018
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- Publisher : NO STARCH CHILDREN'S (15 November 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 248 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1593278551
- ISBN-13 : 978-1593278557
- Dimensions : 17.75 x 1.55 x 23.5 cm
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This practical, tutorial-style book uses the Kali Linux distribution to teach Linux basics with a focus on how hackers would use them. Topics include Linux command line basics, filesystems, networking, BASH basics, package management, logging, and the Linux kernel and drivers.
About the Author
OccupyTheWeb is an infosec consultant, forensic investigator, and trainer with more than 20 years in the industry. He maintains the Hackers-Arise training site (https: //www.hackers-arise.com/) and trains US military personnel, Department of Defense contractors, and federal employees in information security and hacking.
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carefulbuyer
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sadly Not Recommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2019Verified Purchase
Although I am an Arch Linux user, I expected to find some serious new information about network security etc in this book. I was sadly disappointed. Throughout the book, the information is no more than a regular user of linux would already be familiar with and beginners would find it in a 'Linux for Dummies' type of book, or preferably online and in 'man' files. There were several mistakes as well. the first biggie came when I tried to use snort.conf in the text manipulation chapter. It wasn't installed on my virtual box Kali distro. Odd! It wasn't available in Kali although it most certainly was in Arch. Eventually I realised that the Kali Repos were not activated and I was able to go into the relevant '.resolv' file and correct that. Surely, the author should have caught that one. It was also annoying that whenever the book started to get interesting, the author would stop with his stock phrase of 'but this is beyond the scope of this book'. Annoying! In short, I regret paying the money for this book. I usually like the 'nostarch' books so this was a big disappointment. I don't recommend buying this book. The information in it is readily available on the internet and in other learner books.
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Mark
4.0 out of 5 stars
This book is useful for beginners/intermediates
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2019Verified Purchase
I decided to give this book 4 stars just because I like the way it is laid out (speaking frankly colour in the book wouldn't have gone a miss, it is all black and white with a little grey) and also that it is useful if you are just beginning to get into all this stuff. There were parts that when I followed along it worked and some other parts it didn't work but that is because I didn't have all the proper tools/packages installed.
I am wondering why carefulbuyer decided to buy this surely he could read the title of the book?? I read his review and since he was already familiar with all the concepts it made no sense and his weird thing of wanting to find new information didn't make sense given what the title is, I suppose some new concepts could be introduced however since this was clearly aimed at beginners and people with very little knowledge then he just decided to buy the book to bash the author which I think is wrong.
There are parts the author could improve in the next book if they decide to write a new book or a more advanced book in the future. A little bit of testing while also writing the book couldn't have gone a miss either, however if the book doesn't tell you what packages you need and you need to do research on the internet to find out I will just guess that is the author not spoon feeding everything to you, you don't learn by being given everything, you get given a little and you make something from that and what you don't know you find out from research yourself.
I am using my real name because people can use any name for their reviews and I find leaving the real name allows reviewers who read the reviews to say yes this guy must be real or this guy was clearly paid to write a review.
Regardless of whether you read the reviews or not just think carefully whether you want to spend your money on this book as it is your money and only you can make the decision whether to spend it or not. Always do the research first before buying.
Thank You for reading this review
Mark
I am wondering why carefulbuyer decided to buy this surely he could read the title of the book?? I read his review and since he was already familiar with all the concepts it made no sense and his weird thing of wanting to find new information didn't make sense given what the title is, I suppose some new concepts could be introduced however since this was clearly aimed at beginners and people with very little knowledge then he just decided to buy the book to bash the author which I think is wrong.
There are parts the author could improve in the next book if they decide to write a new book or a more advanced book in the future. A little bit of testing while also writing the book couldn't have gone a miss either, however if the book doesn't tell you what packages you need and you need to do research on the internet to find out I will just guess that is the author not spoon feeding everything to you, you don't learn by being given everything, you get given a little and you make something from that and what you don't know you find out from research yourself.
I am using my real name because people can use any name for their reviews and I find leaving the real name allows reviewers who read the reviews to say yes this guy must be real or this guy was clearly paid to write a review.
Regardless of whether you read the reviews or not just think carefully whether you want to spend your money on this book as it is your money and only you can make the decision whether to spend it or not. Always do the research first before buying.
Thank You for reading this review
Mark
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Ian D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Intro to Linux I've read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2020Verified Purchase
I know its aimed at "hackers" but this is the best general intro to Linux I've read.
Easy to read, practical examples with the added bonus of being aimed at Cyber Secuirty so fits my needs perfectly. I wish I'd ordered the paperback and not the eBook, but thats my age probably.
I've pre-ordered his newest book based on the quality of this.
Easy to read, practical examples with the added bonus of being aimed at Cyber Secuirty so fits my needs perfectly. I wish I'd ordered the paperback and not the eBook, but thats my age probably.
I've pre-ordered his newest book based on the quality of this.
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JeffalK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great into to Linux
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2019Verified Purchase
Firstly this is an introduction to Linux. If you have already been exposed to Linux you need to pick up something else. Book runs through the basics from setting up a virtual machine to the way Linux is structured to more advanced exploitation techniques using Kali. The book is aimed at those who have an interest in InfoSec or who are already in the sector, the author very much sells it as in order to defense you need to know how to offense. Personally I currently work in the sector but very much from a compliance perspective so ISO 27001, PCI, auditing. This book is ideal for patching the gaps and giving a foundation of Linux skills to build on. Its really well printed and the author relly presents the topic well. The author also has a great companion website with a video series although this is an additional fee. In short would recommend.
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Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 August 2019Verified Purchase
This is a book anyone interested in cyber security or "hacking" should own, great starting point for anyone looking to get their toes wet with simple instructions illustrations
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