Product guide

Kali Linux Cookbook, 3rd Edition: Pentesting Tools and Techniques

Pentesting Techniques: Kali Linux Cookbook is a third-edition guide to using Kali tools across penetration-testing workflows. It covers setup, reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, wireless and web testing, and social engineering, with a stated recommendation for readers to know basic networking, operating systems, and security fundamentals.

At a glance

Covers installing Kali on multiple platforms and setting up lab environments.
Topics include Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, OpenVAS, and Nessus.
The advertised scope spans network scanning, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, password cracking, wireless, web and database testing, and privilege escalation.
Includes sections on AI-assisted reconnaissance and social engineering.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad coverage lets readers follow topics from environment setup and reconnaissance through vulnerability analysis and exploitation.
The named tool coverage includes established utilities such as Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark alongside vulnerability scanners.
The print or Kindle purchase is stated to include a free PDF eBook, subject to email sign-up and proof of purchase.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Edition	3rd ed.
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	November 28, 2025
Language	English
Print length	568 pages
ISBN-10	1835889816
ISBN-13	978-1835889800

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.12 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.28 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

The listing recommends basic knowledge of networking, operating systems, and security fundamentals, so readers seeking a complete beginner introduction may need supporting material.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Pentesters, ethical hackers, security analysts, red teamers, and IT administrators seeking a Kali-focused reference.
Students and career-switchers with basic networking, operating-system, and security knowledge who want broad offensive-security topics.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a beginner course that assumes no prior networking or security knowledge.
Buyers looking for a narrowly focused manual on just one tool, since the advertised coverage spans many subjects.

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Frequently asked questions

What topics does this Kali Linux book cover?

The listing describes Kali setup, lab environments, reconnaissance, Nmap scanning, Wireshark, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, social engineering, password cracking, wireless testing, web and database testing, and privilege escalation.

Is this a good choice for someone new to cybersecurity?

The publisher recommends basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and security fundamentals. It is not presented as requiring no prior knowledge.

Does the book include a digital version?

The listing says print or Kindle purchases include a free PDF eBook. It also states that email sign-up and proof of purchase are required.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 568 pages.