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Book Synopsis:
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 machine-based lab that includes Kali Linux and vulnerable operating systems, you’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, you’ll experience the key stages of an actual assessment—including information gathering, finding exploitable vulnerabilities, gaining access to systems, post exploitation, and more.
Learn how to:
- Crack passwords and wireless network keys with brute-forcing and wordlists
- Test web applications for vulnerabilities
- Use the Metasploit Framework to launch exploits and write your own Metasploit modules
- Automate social-engineering attacks
- Bypass antivirus software
- Turn access to one machine into total control of the enterprise in the post exploitation phase
You’ll even explore writing your own exploits. Then it’s on to mobile hacking—Weidman’s particular area of research—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.
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of hacking? With Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of how to simulate cyber attacks and identify security weaknesses. Developed by renowned security expert, Georgia Weidman, this book offers a hands-on approach to learning the core skills and techniques used by penetration testers worldwide.
Experience the thrill of hacking in a safe and controlled environment using a virtual machine-based lab. With tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and Burp Suite at your fingertips, you'll embark on a series of practical exercises that cover every aspect of a real-world assessment. From information gathering to exploiting vulnerabilities and gaining access to systems, you'll be guided through each stage by a true expert in the field.
What sets Penetration Testing apart is its emphasis on real-world scenarios. You'll learn how to crack passwords, test web applications for vulnerabilities, and even automate social-engineering attacks. Discover the power of the Metasploit Framework as you launch exploits and develop your very own modules to outsmart your adversaries.
But the learning doesn't stop there. Weidman takes you into the world of mobile hacking, where you'll explore her own Smartphone Pentest Framework. With this invaluable tool, you can delve into the intricacies of mobile security and uncover vulnerabilities that could put your organization at risk.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to become the hacker you always imagined. Start your journey with Penetration Testing and gain the skills that every aspiring hacker needs. Get your hands on a copy today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
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