Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments: The Ultimate Security Guide (Open Source: Community Experience Distilled)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849517746 ISBN 13: 9781849517744

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2012

• Learn how to perform an efficient, organized, and effective penetration test from start to finish
• Gain hands-on penetration testing experience by building and testing a virtual lab environment that includes commonly found security measures such as IDS and firewalls
• Take the challenge and perform a virtual penetration test against a fictional corporation from start to finish and then verify your results by walking through step-by-step solutions
• Detailed step-by-step guidance on managing testing results and writing clearly organized and effective penetration testing reports
• Properly scope your penetration test to avoid catastrophe
• Understand in detail how the testing process works from start to finish, not just how to use specific tools
• Use advanced techniques to bypass security controls and remain hidden while testing
• Create a segmented virtual network with several targets, IDS and firewall
• Generate testing reports and statistics
• Perform an efficient, organized, and effective penetration test from start to finish

Although the book is intended for someone that has a solid background in information security the step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow for all skill levels. You will learn Linux skills, how to setup your own labs, and much much more.

About the Author:

Lee's journey into the exciting world of security began in the 1980s while visiting BBS's with his trusty Commodore 64 in a room carpeted with 5.25-inch diskettes. Throughout the years, he has continued his attempts at remaining up-to-date with the latest and greatest in the security industry and the security community. He has several industry certifications including the OSWP and has been working in the IT industry for over 15 years. His hobbies and obsessions include validating and reviewing proof of concept exploit code, programming, security research, attending security conferences, discussing technology, writing, 3D Game development, and skiing.He is currently working on his next project which is focused on teaching penetration testing skills using a unique integrated blend of 3D Gaming and hands on learning. After all learning should be fun!Lee can be found at @tallenz on twitter.com.