Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking

Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking

Penetration testers simulate cyber attacks to find security weaknesses in networks, operating systems, and applications. Information security experts worldwide use penetration techniques to evaluate enterprise defenses.

In Penetration Testing, security expert, researcher, and trainer Georgia Weidman introduces you to the core skills and techniques that every pentester needs. Using a virtual machineâ‚¬â€œbased lab that includes Kali Linux and vulnerable operating systems, youâ‚¬ll run through a series of practical lessons with tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and Burp Suite. As you follow along with the labs and launch attacks, youâ‚¬ll experience the key stages of an actual assessmentâ‚¬"including information gathering, finding exploitable vulnerabilities, gaining access to systems, post exploitation, and more.

Learn how to:
â‚¬â€œCrack passwords and wireless network keys with brute-forcing and wordlists
â‚¬â€œTest web applications for vulnerabilities
â‚¬â€œUse the Metasploit Framework to launch exploits and write your own Metasploit modules
â‚¬â€œAutomate social-engineering attacks
â‚¬â€œBypass antivirus software
â‚¬â€œTurn access to one machine into total control of the enterprise in the post exploitation phase

Youâ‚¬ll even explore writing your own exploits. Then itâ‚¬s on to mobile hackingâ‚¬"Weidmanâ‚¬s particular area of researchâ‚¬"with her tool, the Smartphone Pentest Framework.

With its collection of hands-on lessons that cover key tools and strategies, Penetration Testing is the introduction that every aspiring hacker needs.

Country	USA
Brand	No Starch Press
Manufacturer	No Starch Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations, figures
Color	Teal/Turquoise green
ReleaseDate	2014-06-14
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
UPCs	884600461290
EANs	9781593275648

Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking

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