Penetration testing : a hands-on introduction to hacking
By: Weidman, Georgia
Material type: BookPublisher: San Francisco : No Starch Press, c2014.Description: xxviii, 495 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781593275648; 1593275641Program: CSCI369Subject(s): Penetration testing (Computer security) | Hackers | COMPUTERS / Internet / Security | COMPUTERS / Networking / Security | COMPUTERS / Security / GeneralDDC classification: 005.8092 WE PE Online resources: Ebook | Location Map
Summary:
"In Penetration Testing, security researcher and trainer Georgia Weidman provide you with a survey of important skills that any aspiring pentester needs. This beginner-friendly book opens with some basics of programming and helps you navigate Kali Linux, an operating system that comes preloaded with useful computer security tools like Wireshark and Metasploit. You'll learn about gathering information on a target, social engineering, capturing network traffic, analyzing vulnerabilities, developing exploits, and more. Hands-on examples discuss even advanced topics like mobile device security and bypassing anti-virus software"--
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 005.8092 WE PE (Browse shelf) | Available | T0062935 | |||||
CRS | University of Wollongong in Dubai Closed Reserve | 005.8092 WE PE (Browse shelf) | Available | T0062936 | |||||
3 DAY LOAN | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 005.8092 WE PE (Browse shelf) | Ebook Available | Available | Sep.2019 | T0062937 |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-476) index.
"In Penetration Testing, security researcher and trainer Georgia Weidman provide you with a survey of important skills that any aspiring pentester needs. This beginner-friendly book opens with some basics of programming and helps you navigate Kali Linux, an operating system that comes preloaded with useful computer security tools like Wireshark and Metasploit. You'll learn about gathering information on a target, social engineering, capturing network traffic, analyzing vulnerabilities, developing exploits, and more. Hands-on examples discuss even advanced topics like mobile device security and bypassing anti-virus software"--
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