The Ultimate Ethical Hacker's Guide
Build job-ready skills with hands-on labs in recon, exploitation, IoT/OT, and professional reporting
Will be published approx. on 28. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-80666-115-2 (ISBN)
Description
Develop end-to-end ethical hacking skills with hands-on labs covering reconnaissance, exploitation, IoT/OT, SIEM/EDR, and reporting, designed to mirror real security assessments and build job-ready cybersecurity skills
Key Features
Practice ethical hacking through hands-on labs across the full attack lifecycle
Test modern environments, including wireless, IoT/OT, and enterprise networks
Create clear, professional reports from real-world security findings
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionBuild practical ethical hacking skills through realistic attack scenarios that reflect how security assessments are performed in real organizations. This book helps you move beyond theory by showing how vulnerabilities are discovered, exploited responsibly, and reported clearly.
Written by Glen D. Singh, a cybersecurity instructor and author with deep experience in offensive security, networking, and security operations, this book emphasizes practical skill development and responsible testing practices. You begin by setting up a safe lab and learning ethical hacking principles, methodologies, and legal considerations. Then you progress through reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration to understand how attackers gather intelligence and how defenders reduce exposure. You'll continue with vulnerability assessment, system hacking, malware basics, and network attacks using structured labs.
As environments grow more complex, you explore wireless attacks, IoT and OT threats, and gain awareness of SIEM and EDR detection. The final chapters focus on professional reporting and career development, showing how to present findings clearly and ethically.
By the end of this book, you will be able to perform ethical hacking engagements from reconnaissance to reporting with confidence.What you will learn
Build and manage a safe, ethical hacking lab
Perform reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration techniques
Identify, assess, and prioritize security vulnerabilities
Exploit systems and networks using ethical methods
Perform wireless, IoT, and OT security testing
Understand SIEM and EDR detection and monitoring
Create clear technical and executive security reports
Who this book is forThis book is for aspiring ethical hackers, penetration testers, and cybersecurity professionals who want hands-on experience with real-world attack techniques and defensive awareness. Basic knowledge of networking and operating systems is recommended.
Key Features
Practice ethical hacking through hands-on labs across the full attack lifecycle
Test modern environments, including wireless, IoT/OT, and enterprise networks
Create clear, professional reports from real-world security findings
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionBuild practical ethical hacking skills through realistic attack scenarios that reflect how security assessments are performed in real organizations. This book helps you move beyond theory by showing how vulnerabilities are discovered, exploited responsibly, and reported clearly.
Written by Glen D. Singh, a cybersecurity instructor and author with deep experience in offensive security, networking, and security operations, this book emphasizes practical skill development and responsible testing practices. You begin by setting up a safe lab and learning ethical hacking principles, methodologies, and legal considerations. Then you progress through reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration to understand how attackers gather intelligence and how defenders reduce exposure. You'll continue with vulnerability assessment, system hacking, malware basics, and network attacks using structured labs.
As environments grow more complex, you explore wireless attacks, IoT and OT threats, and gain awareness of SIEM and EDR detection. The final chapters focus on professional reporting and career development, showing how to present findings clearly and ethically.
By the end of this book, you will be able to perform ethical hacking engagements from reconnaissance to reporting with confidence.What you will learn
Build and manage a safe, ethical hacking lab
Perform reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration techniques
Identify, assess, and prioritize security vulnerabilities
Exploit systems and networks using ethical methods
Perform wireless, IoT, and OT security testing
Understand SIEM and EDR detection and monitoring
Create clear technical and executive security reports
Who this book is forThis book is for aspiring ethical hackers, penetration testers, and cybersecurity professionals who want hands-on experience with real-world attack techniques and defensive awareness. Basic knowledge of networking and operating systems is recommended.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80666-115-2 (9781806661152)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Glen D. Singh is a cybersecurity author, educator and SecOps professional. His areas of expertise are cybersecurity operations, offensive security tactics and techniques, and enterprise networking. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in cybersecurity and many industry certifications from top awarding bodies such as EC-Council, Cisco, and Check Point.
Glen loves teaching and mentoring others while sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience as an author. He has written many books, which focus on vulnerability discovery and exploitation, threat detection, intrusion analysis, incident response, network security, and enterprise networking. As an aspiring game changer, Glen is passionate about increasing cybersecurity awareness in his homeland, Trinidad and Tobago.
Glen loves teaching and mentoring others while sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience as an author. He has written many books, which focus on vulnerability discovery and exploitation, threat detection, intrusion analysis, incident response, network security, and enterprise networking. As an aspiring game changer, Glen is passionate about increasing cybersecurity awareness in his homeland, Trinidad and Tobago.
Content
Table of Contents
Getting Started with Ethical Hacking
Reconnaissance and Footprinting
Scanning Networks
Enumeration
Vulnerability Management
System Hacking
Malware Threats
Sniffing Techniques
Social Engineering
Hacking Wireless Networks
IoT and OT Hacking Concepts
The Dark Web Deception
Cloud Security Concepts
SIEM/EDR Monitoring & Detection Awareness
The Final Report: From Hacker to Consultant
The Ethical Path Forward: Your Journey to the Top
Getting Started with Ethical Hacking
Reconnaissance and Footprinting
Scanning Networks
Enumeration
Vulnerability Management
System Hacking
Malware Threats
Sniffing Techniques
Social Engineering
Hacking Wireless Networks
IoT and OT Hacking Concepts
The Dark Web Deception
Cloud Security Concepts
SIEM/EDR Monitoring & Detection Awareness
The Final Report: From Hacker to Consultant
The Ethical Path Forward: Your Journey to the Top