The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Third Edition serves as an introduction to the steps required to complete a penetration test or perform an ethical hack from beginning to end. The book teaches readers how to properly utilize and interpret the results of the modern-day hacking tools required to complete a penetration test. It provides a simple and clear explanation of how to effectively utilize these tools, along with a four-step methodology for conducting a penetration test or hack, thus equipping readers with the know-how required to jump start their careers and gain a better understanding of offensive security.
Each chapter contains hands-on examples and exercises that are designed to teach learners how to interpret results and utilize those results in later phases. This new edition includes six all-new chapters, and has been completely updated to the most current industry-standard tools, testing methodologies, and exploitable targets. New chapters on setting up a Pen Testing Lab and Hacking Careers have been added to expand and update the book. This is complemented by videos for in class use.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. About the Authors - p. vii 7. Acknowledgments - p. ix 8. 1. What Is Penetration Testing? - p. 1 9. 2. Setting Up a Lab - p. 15 10. 3. Types of Pentesting - p. 41 11. 4. OWASP Top 10 - p. 65 12. 5. Planning - p. 111 13. 6. Discovery - p. 145 14. 7. Attack - p. 181 15. 8. Reporting - p. 253 16. 9. Hacking Career - p. 277 17. Index - p. 299
The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Third Edition serves as an introduction to the steps required to complete a penetration test or perform an ethical hack from beginning to end. The book teaches readers how to properly utilize and interpret the results of the modern-day hacking tools required to complete a penetration test. It provides a simple and clear explanation of how to effectively utilize these tools, along with a four-step methodology for conducting a penetration test or hack, thus equipping readers with the know-how required to jump start their careers and gain a better understanding of offensive security.
Each chapter contains hands-on examples and exercises that are designed to teach learners how to interpret results and utilize those results in later phases. This new edition includes six all-new chapters, and has been completely updated to the most current industry-standard tools, testing methodologies, and exploitable targets. New chapters on setting up a Pen Testing Lab and Hacking Careers have been added to expand and update the book. This is complemented by videos for in class use.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. About the Authors - p. vii 7. Acknowledgments - p. ix 8. 1. What Is Penetration Testing? - p. 1 9. 2. Setting Up a Lab - p. 15 10. 3. Types of Pentesting - p. 41 11. 4. OWASP Top 10 - p. 65 12. 5. Planning - p. 111 13. 6. Discovery - p. 145 14. 7. Attack - p. 181 15. 8. Reporting - p. 253 16. 9. Hacking Career - p. 277 17. Index - p. 299
