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Practical Pentesting Guide: Preparation for Certification and Ethical Hacking
By Evan Blake
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The Complete Manual for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: A Guide to Certification and Real-World Applications
Description: Unlock the secrets of ethical hacking and become a skilled penetration tester with this comprehensive guide. Designed for aspiring professionals and seasoned cybersecurity enthusiasts alike, this manual offers a step-by-step journey through the essential tools, techniques, and methodologies needed to excel in the field of penetration testing.
Key Features:
- In-Depth Chapters: Explore foundational concepts, advanced attack strategies, and reporting best practices across meticulously detailed chapters.
- Hands-On Exercises: Engage with real-world coding challenges in Python, Bash, JavaScript, and Go to develop practical hacking skills.
- Hardware and Tools Setup: Learn how to build and optimize a pentesting laptop, Flipper Zero, and Ghost ESP device for fieldwork.
- Certification Practice: Prepare for certification exams with knowledge-based questions, practical tasks, and professional report writing exercises.
- Emerging Trends: Stay ahead with guidance on cloud security, IoT testing, and the latest in AI vulnerabilities.
Additional Resources:
The manual also includes a curated list of free online resources, communities, and virtual labs to expand your knowledge and stay updated in this ever-evolving field.
Whether you're studying for your first cybersecurity certification or sharpening your pentesting expertise, this manual equips you with everything you need to succeed ethically and professionally in cybersecurity.
Take your skills to the next level- get your copy today and start your journey toward becoming an ethical hacking expert!
LanguageEnglish
PublisherEvan Blake
Release dateDec 18, 2024
ISBN9798230553595
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Practical Pentesting Guide - Evan Blake
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is Ethical Hacking?
The Role of a Pentester
Certifications Overview
Essential Skills and Knowledge
Networking Basics
Operating Systems: Windows and Linux
Programming and Scripting Languages
Tools of the Trade
Reconnaissance Tools
Scanning and Enumeration Tools
Exploitation Frameworks
Post-Exploitation Tools
Ethical Hacking Methodology
Planning and Reconnaissance
Scanning and Enumeration
Gaining Access
Maintaining Access
Covering Tracks
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Laws and Regulations
Scope and Rules of Engagement
Reporting Obligations
Certification Preparation
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Other Relevant Certifications
Practice Labs and Resources
Online Platforms
Setting Up a Home Lab
Practice Scenarios
Reporting and Documentation
Writing a Pentest Report
Recommendations and Remediation
Presenting Findings
1. Introduction
What is Ethical Hacking?
Ethical hacking involves identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems to improve their security. Unlike malicious hackers, ethical hackers operate within a defined legal scope to help organizations safeguard their assets.
The Role of a Pentester
A penetration tester simulates cyberattacks to uncover security weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. Their work ensures systems are robust against real-world threats.
Certifications Overview
Certifications validate your skills and increase your credibility in the field. Popular certifications include CEH, OSCP, CISSP, and GPEN. Each certification targets specific aspects of cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
2. Essential Skills and Knowledge
Networking Basics
Understand TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and ARP.
Familiarize yourself with common protocols: HTTP,
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