Learn Penetration Testing
A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a simulated cyberattack against your computer system to check for exploitable vulnerabilities. In the context of web application security, penetration testing is commonly used to augment a web application firewall (WAF). This book teaches you various penetration testing techniques in order to become a proficient Penetration tester.
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Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Completion Time
14h8m
Language
English
About Book
Who Is This Book For?
If you’re just getting started with penetration testing and want to explore various security domains, this book is for you. Security professionals, network engineers, and amateur ethical hackers will also find this book useful. Prior knowledge of penetration testing and ethical hacking is not necessary.
Learn Penetration Testing
- About Book
- Who Is This Book For?
- Book Content
Book content
chapters • 14h8m total length
Introduction to Penetration Testing
Getting Started with Kali Linux
Performing Information Gathering
Mastering Social Engineering
Diving into the Metasploit Framework
Understanding Password Attacks
Working with Burp Suite
Attacking Web Applications
Getting Started with Wireless Attacks
Moving Laterally and Escalating Your Privileges
Antivirus Evasion
Maintaining Control within the Environment
Reporting and Acting on Your Findings
Where Do I Go from Here?
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