Penetration Testing for Dummies
Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking. Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It…
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- Full title :Penetration Testing for Dummies
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Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking. Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those who have some IT experience but desire more knowledge of how to gather intelligence on a target, learn the steps for mapping out a test, and discover best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities. The different phases of a pen test from pre-engagement to completion Threat modeling and understanding risk When to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing Ways to keep your pen testing skills sharp, relevant, and at the top of the game Get ready to gather intelligence, discover the steps for mapping out tests, and analyze and report results!
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- Publication Date:2020.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
- Place of Publication:Newark
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2020.
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The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (259 pages)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781119577478, 1119577470, 9781119577461, 1119577462, 9781394178995, 1394178999
- DOI:10.1002/9781394178995
- oclc:on1148863475
- LC Classification:QA76.9.A25
- Dewey Decimal:005.8
Table of Contents
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- What You're Not to Read -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Getting Started with Pen Testing -- Chapter 1 Understanding the Role Pen Testers Play in Security -- Looking at Pen Testing Roles -- Crowdsourced pen testers -- In-house security pro -- Security consultant -- Getting Certified -- Gaining the Basic Skills to Pen Test -- Basic networking -- General security technology -- Systems infrastructure and applications -- Mobile and cloud
Introducing Cybercrime -- What You Need to Get Started -- Deciding How and When to Pen Test -- Taking Your First Steps -- Chapter 2 An Overview Look at Pen Testing -- The Goals of Pen Testing -- Protecting assets -- Identifying risk -- Finding vulnerabilities -- Scanning and assessing -- Securing operations -- Responding to incidents -- Scanning Maintenance -- Exclusions and ping sweeps -- Patching -- Antivirus and other technologies -- Compliance -- Hacker Agenda -- Hackivist -- Script kiddie to elite -- White hat -- Grey hat -- Black hat
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