The basics of hacking and penetration testing : ethical hacking and penetration testing made easy /

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Author / Creator:Engebretson, Pat (Patrick Henry), 1974-
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:Amsterdam : Syngress, an imprint of Elsevier, 2013.
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11199824
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ISBN:9780124116412
0124116418
9780124116443
0124116442
9781299700925
1299700926
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:This book is meant to be a very gentle yet thorough guide to the world of hacking and penetration testing. It is specifically aimed at helping you master the basic steps needed to complete a hack or penetration test without overwhelming you. By the time you finish this book, you will have a solid understanding of the penetration testing process and you will be comfortable with the basic tools needed to complete the job.
Other form:Print version: Engebretson, Pat (Patrick Henry), 1974- Basics of hacking and penetration testing. 2nd ed. Amsterdam : Syngress, an imprint of Elsevier, 2013 9780124116443
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Summary:The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Second Edition, serves as an introduction to the steps required to complete a penetration test or perform an ethical hack from beginning to end. The book teaches students how to properly utilize and interpret the results of the modern-day hacking tools required to complete a penetration test. It provides a simple and clean explanation of how to effectively utilize these tools, along with a four-step methodology for conducting a penetration test or hack, thus equipping students with the know-how required to jump start their careers and gain a better understanding of offensive security.Each chapter contains hands-on examples and exercises that are designed to teach learners how to interpret results and utilize those results in later phases. Tool coverage includes: Backtrack Linux, Google reconnaissance, MetaGooFil, dig, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Fast Track Autopwn, Netcat, and Hacker Defender rootkit. This is complemented by PowerPoint slides for use in class.This book is an ideal resource for security consultants, beginning InfoSec professionals, and students.- Each chapter contains hands-on examples and exercises that are designed to teach you how to interpret the results and utilize those results in later phases- Written by an author who works in the field as a Penetration Tester and who teaches Offensive Security, Penetration Testing, and Ethical Hacking, and Exploitation classes at Dakota State University- Utilizes the Kali Linux distribution and focuses on the seminal tools required to complete a penetration test
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780124116412
0124116418
9780124116443
0124116442
9781299700925
1299700926