The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Made Easy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780124116443)

The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Second 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 students 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 clean explanation of how to effectively utilize these tools, along with a four-step methodology for conducting a penetration test or hack, thus equipping students 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. Tool coverage includes: Backtrack Linux, Google reconnaissance, MetaGooFil, dig, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Fast Track Autopwn, Netcat, and Hacker Defender rootkit. This is complemented by PowerPoint slides for use in class.

This book is an ideal resource for security consultants, beginning InfoSec professionals, and students.

Author: Patrick Engebretson
ISBN-10: 0124116442
ISBN-13: 9780124116443
Publisher: Syngress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2013
Pages: 225
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.30w x 0.70d