Requiring no prior hacking experience, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Guide supplies a complete introduction to the steps required to complete a penetration test, or ethical hack, from beginning to end. You will learn how to properly utilize and interpret the results of modern-day hacking tools, which are required to complete a penetration test. The book covers a wide range of tools, including Backtrack Linux, Google reconnaissance, MetaGooFil, dig, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Fast Track Autopwn, Netcat, and Hacker Defender rootkit. Supplying a simple and clean explanation of how to effectively utilize these tools, it details a four-step methodology for conducting an effective penetration test or hack.Providing an accessible introduction to penetration testing and hacking, the book supplies you with a fundamental understanding of offensive security. After completing the book you will be prepared to take on in-depth and advanced topics in hacking and penetration testing. The book walks you through each of the steps and tools in a structured, orderly manner allowing you to understand how the output from each tool can be fully utilized in the subsequent phases of the penetration test. This process will allow you to clearly see how the various tools and phases relate to each other. An ideal resource for those who want to learn about ethical hacking but don't know where to start, this book will help take your hacking skills to the next level. The topics described in this book comply with international standards and with what is being taught in international certifications.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
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835 s/w Abbildungen
835 Illustrations, black and white
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Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 178 mm
Dicke: 28 mm
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978-1-4822-3161-8 (9781482231618)
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Rafay Baloch is a globally renowned cybersecurity expert and white-hat hacker with a proven record of identifying critical zero-day security vulnerabilities in numerous web applications, products, and browsers. His discoveries have been instrumental in safeguarding the privacy and security of millions of users worldwide. Baloch has received various accolades, including being named one of the "Top 5 Ethical Hackers of 2014" by Checkmarx, one of the "15 Most Successful Ethical Hackers Worldwide," and one of the "Top 25 Threat Seekers" by SC Magazine. In addition, Reflectiz listed him among the "Top 21 Cybersecurity Experts You Must Follow on Twitter in 2021."
On March 23, 2022, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) recognized Baloch's significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity with the Pride of Pakistan award. Baloch is also the author of "Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Guide," published by Taylor & Francis in 2014.
Rafay has presented his research at various international cybersecurity conferences, including Black Hat, Hack In Paris, HEXCON, the 10th Information Security Conference in Greece, the CSAW Conference, and many others. He is frequently sought after for his insights and analysis on current cybersecurity topics, appearing in national and international mainstream media outlets such as Forbes, WSJ, Independent UK, BBC, Express Tribune, DAWN, and many others.
Baloch has also served as Senior Consultant for Cyber Security at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the national telecom regulator. Currently, he runs a cybersecurity company REDSECLABS, offering cybersecurity consulting at the global level.
Rafay Baloch is the founder of REDSECLABS, a company specializing in security consulting, training, and a variety of other Cyber Security-related services. The book features several sample codes and 'extra mile' exercises designed to enhance learning. To apply these concepts practically, we encourage you to visit our website at https://www.redseclabs.com. On the site, you'll find blog posts that explore these exercises and other resources mentioned throughout the books, along with showcases of our research work.
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Introduction. Hacking and Programming. Linux Fundamentals. Information Gathering Techniques. Scanning. Vulnerability Assessment. Network Sniffing. Network Exploitation. Client Side Exploitation. Post-Exploitation. Web Application Penetration Testing. Windows Exploit Development. Wireless Hacking.
