Linux Basics for Hackers: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali

Very well written.

What this book is: A great introduction to the Linux CLI. If you’re aspiring to be a “hacker” or a pen tester, this is a great first book to pick up. The author(s) cover essential commands you’ll need to properly utilize Linux, and specifically Kali. What this book is not: This is not a how-to-hack book. You’ll still need to learn exploits on your own, which isn’t hard, but all the exploits in the world will be worthless unless you understand basic commands. Will you be able to pick this up and hack into your jerk neighbors Wi-Fi? No. I’d put myself as intermediate as far as using Kali and Linux in general, and this is still useful to help fill in the gaps and have a reference available. If I had a few more years under my belt, I wouldn’t find this to be useful, and would likely just buy the Linux pocket guide as a reference.

Excellent Book, only wish I would have bought it sooner....

This book is really great. I was having trouble understanding some concepts from Tryhackme so I got this book. After, I was able to better understand Linux. I highly recommend it. I have taken Linux Udemy courses before but I really like how the author went into great detail.

Ive been in the cybersecurity industry for many years now but Im much more familiar with Windows than I am with Linux. Consequently I need to periodically review the Linux commands and this book fit the bill for a reasonable price. If youre relatively unfamiliar with Linux this is a good book. If you have a solid understanding of Linux and the Linux command line/shell I wouldnt suggest this book to you.