Plan and execute penetration tests on wireless networks with the Kali Linux distribution About This BookLearn the fundamentals of wireless LAN security and penetration testingDiscover and attack wireless networks using specialized Kali Linux toolsA step-by-step, practical guide to wireless penetration testing with hands-on examplesWho This Book Is ForThis book is targeted at information security professionals, penetration testers and network/system administrators who want to get started with wireless penetration testing. No prior experience with Kali Linux and wireless penetration testing is required, but familiarity with Linux and basic networking concepts is recommended.What You Will LearnExplore the penetration testing methodology and its various phasesInstall Kali Linux on your laptop and configure the wireless adapterScan and enumerate wireless LANs and point out their vulnerabilitiesUnderstand the WEP security protocol and the techniques to crack the authentication keys and break itBecome proficient with the WPA/WPA2 protocol and use Kali Linux tools to attack itAttack the access points and take control of the wireless networkLaunch advanced attacks against clientsProduce stunning and effective reportsIn DetailKali Linux is the most popular distribution dedicated to penetration testing that includes a set of free, open source tools.This book introduces you to wireless penetration testing and describes how to conduct its various phases. After showing you how to install Kali Linux on your laptop, you will verify the requirements of the wireless adapter and configure it. Next, the book covers the wireless LAN reconnaissance phase, explains the WEP and WPA/WPA2 security protocols and demonstrates practical attacks against them using the tools provided in Kali Linux, Aircrack-ng in particular. You will then discover the advanced and latest attacks targeting access points and wireless clients and learn how to create a professionally written and effective report.