Which guide would you recommend to understand Backtrack

Question

Should i take a general guide about linux and specific ones for the different applications

or a general guide about backtrack ?

Answer 1

If you don't know a lot about Linux and network stuff you should get a copy of Ubuntu at first, get used to work with it, learn to love the command line and also about how network stuff works (TCP/IP, Client/Server, DNS and so on)

Once you learned these basics you will find dealing with the tools coming with Backtrack way easier and you will understand the principles behind them.

There is no easy path or shortcut to take if you want to really learn as with everything else in life.

Best advice is not to give up too easily or loose your heart.

Comments

I agree. Best advice is to "Try Harder" ;)

Answer 2

Backtrack is made up of a lot of different tools, some you may use and some you may not. For a great all round Pen Testing course using BackTrack check out Penetration Testing with Backtrack from Offensive Security.

Also have a look at the Metasploit Unleashed course, also from Offensive Security, this one is free and regularly updated.

For individual tutorials using the tools included securitytube, youtube and vimeo are great places to look.

Answer 3

I think this is best tutorial for MFC

http://www.offensive-security.com/metasploit-unleashed/Metasploit_Unleashed_Information_Security_Training

Answer 4

Backtrack tools are detailed here: http://www.aldeid.com/index.php/Backtrack

Comments

I just want to concur that Aldeid is one of the coolest wikis on the entire planet, even if more than half of it is written in French

Answer 5

If its on english books.

1. GreyHat Hacking

http://www.amazon.com/Gray-Hacking-Ethical-Hackers-Handbook/dp/0071742557/ref=dp_ob_title_bk/187-0440595-7602465

 

2. Penetration Tester's Open Source Toolkit:2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Penetration-Testers-Open-Source-Toolkit/dp/1597492132

 

But yes if you can afford it -> OSCP <-- but you should prepare before you take it. MSFU is as allready mentioned a good start at least with metasploit.

Answer 6

thx i will try to follow your instructions =)

Answer 7

There is a book coming out soon on BackTrack -- http://www.amazon.com/BackTrack-Assuring-Security-Penetration-Testing/dp/1849513945/