Penetration Testing Bootcamp - Softcover

Beltrame, Jason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1787288749 ISBN 13: 9781787288744

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Key Features

• Get practical demonstrations with in-depth explanations of complex security-related problems
• Familiarize yourself with the most common web vulnerabilities
• Get step-by-step guidance on managing testing results and reporting

Book Description

Penetration Testing Bootcamp delivers practical, learning modules in manageable chunks. Each chapter is delivered in a day, and each day builds your competency in Penetration Testing.

This book will begin by taking you through the basics and show you how to set up and maintain the C&C Server. You will also understand how to scan for vulnerabilities and Metasploit, learn how to setup connectivity to a C&C server and maintain that connectivity for your intelligence gathering as well as offsite processing. Using TCPDump filters, you will gain understanding of the sniffing and spoofing traffic. This book will also teach you the importance of clearing up the tracks you leave behind after the penetration test and will show you how to build a report from all the data obtained from the penetration test.

In totality, this book will equip you with instructions through rigorous tasks, practical callouts, and assignments to reinforce your understanding of penetration testing.

What you will learn

• Perform different attacks such as MiTM, and bypassing SSL encryption
• Crack passwords and wireless network keys with brute-forcing and wordlists
• Test web applications for vulnerabilities
• Use the Metasploit Framework to launch exploits and write your own Metasploit modules
• Recover lost files, investigate successful hacks, and discover hidden data
• Write organized and

About this title

About the Author

Jason Beltrame

Jason Beltrame is a Systems Engineer for Cisco, living in the Eastern Pennsylvania Area. He has worked in the Network and Security field for 18 years, with the last 2 years as a Systems Engineer, and the prior 16 years on the operational side as a Network Engineer. During that time, Jason has achieved the following certifications: CISSP, CCNP, CCNP Security, CCDP, CCSP, CISA, ITILv2, and VCP5. He is a graduate from DeSales University with a BS in Computer Science. He has a passion for security and loves learning. In his current role at Cisco, Jason focuses on Security and Enterprise Networks, but as a generalist SE, he covers all aspects of technology. Jason works with commercial territory customers, helping them achieve their technology goals based on their individual business requirements. His 16 years of real-world experience allows him to relate with his customers and understand both their challenges and desired outcomes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1787288749
• ISBN 13: 9781787288744
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 258