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Penetration Testing For Dummies

Author:

Robert Shimonski

Overview

Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing

Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking.

Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those who have some IT experience but desire more knowledge of how to gather intelligence on a target, learn the steps for mapping out a test, and discover best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities.

The different phases of a pen test from pre-engagement to completion
Threat modeling and understanding risk
When to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing
Ways to keep your pen testing skills sharp, relevant, and at the top of the game

Get ready to gather intelligence, discover the steps for mapping out tests, and analyze and report results!

Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing

Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking.

Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those who have some IT experience but desire more knowledge

of how to gather intelligence on a target, learn the steps for mapping out a test, and discover best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities.

The different phases of a pen test from pre-engagement to completion
Threat modeling and understanding risk
When to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing
Ways to keep your pen testing skills sharp, relevant, and at the top of the game

Get ready to gather intelligence, discover the steps for mapping out tests, and analyze and report results!

Penetration Testing For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Penetration (pen) testing is used by many organizations to ensure that the security controls they put in place actually work. Pen testing and security are complicated topics and can be intimidating. This cheat sheet covers basic pen testing terminology you need to know, the most commonly used pen testing tools, and a list of commonly sought-after certifications in the field of pen testing. [caption id="attachment_269927" align="alignnone" width="556"] © Den Rise/Shutterstock.com[/caption]

About The Author

Robert Shimonski is an ethical hacker and a professional IT leader who has led numerous efforts to architect, design, strategize and implement enterprise solutions that must remain secure. Rob has been involved in security and technology operations for over 25 years and has written his books from the trenches of experience.