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A security-focused operating system is a hacker's best companion as it helps them to discover the weaknesses in computer systems or computer networks. Whether you are pursuing a career in Information Security or working as a security professional or you are interested in this specific field of knowledge, you must be known of a decent Linux distro that suits your purpose.Below we explain the most exciting parts of the book.- Introduction to Linux Operating System- Installation of Linux Mint and Kali Linux- Installation of Linux Distributions using a virtual machine- Introduction to Linux Commands- Explaining about hacking tools in Kali Linux- Information gathering of the target using Nmap- Automatic vulnerability assessment using Nessus- Getting introduced to Netcat utility with a lot of examples- Notes on using password cracking tools- Introduction to John the Ripper- Introduction to Snort tool- A whole chapter dealing with wireless hacking with a lot of examples