Penetration testing : a hands-on introduction to hacking
Material type: TextPublication details: San Francisco : No Starch Press, [2014]Description: xxviii, 495 pages : illustrationsISBN: 9781593275648 (paperback); 1593275641 (paperback)Subject(s): Penetration testing (Computer security) | Kali Linux | Hackers | COMPUTERS / Internet / Security | COMPUTERS / Networking / Security | COMPUTERS / Security / GeneralDDC classification: 005.8 Summary: "In Penetration Testing, security researcher and trainer Georgia Weidman provides 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"--Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Reference Books | Main Library Reference | Reference | 005.8 WEI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 015860 |
"In Penetration Testing, security researcher and trainer Georgia Weidman provides 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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