Windows and Linux Penetration Testing from Scratch. Harness the power of pen testing with Kali Linux for unbeatable hard-hitting results - Second Edit

Windows and Linux Penetration Testing from Scratch. Harness the power of pen testing with Kali Linux for unbeatable hard-hitting results - Second Edit - Opis

Let’s be honest—security testing can get repetitive. If you’re ready to break out of the routine and embrace the art of penetration testing, this book will help you to distinguish yourself to your clients.This pen testing book is your guide to learning advanced techniques to attack Windows and Linux environments from the indispensable platform, Kali Linux. You'll work through core network hacking concepts and advanced exploitation techniques that leverage both technical and human factors to maximize success. You’ll also explore how to leverage public resources to learn more about your target, discover potential targets, analyze them, and gain a foothold using a variety of exploitation techniques while dodging defenses like antivirus and firewalls. The book focuses on leveraging target resources, such as PowerShell, to execute powerful and difficult-to-detect attacks. Along the way, you’ll enjoy reading about how these methods work so that you walk away with the necessary knowledge to explain your findings to clients from all backgrounds. Wrapping up with post-exploitation strategies, you’ll be able to go deeper and keep your access.By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed in identifying vulnerabilities within your clients’ environments and providing the necessary insight for proper remediation. Spis treści: 1. Open Source Intelligence2. Bypassing Network Access Control3. Sniffing and Spoofing4. Windows Passwords on the Network5. Assessing Network Security6. Cryptography and the Penetration Tester7. Advanced Exploitation with Metasploit8. Python Fundamentals9. (...) więcej PowerShell Fundamentals10. Shellcoding - The Stack11. Shellcoding - Bypassing Protections12. Shellcoding - Evading Antivirus13. Windows Kernel Security14. Fuzzing Techniques 15. Going Beyond the Foothold16. Escalating Privileges 17. Maintaining Access18. Answers O autorze: Phil Bramwell, CISSP has been tinkering with gadgets since he was a kid in the 1980s. After obtaining the Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Expert Penetration Tester certifications in 2004 and a Bachelors of Applied Science in Computer Security from Davenport University in 2007, Phil was a security engineer and consultant who conducted Common Criteria, FIPS, and PCI-DSS assessments, GDPR consulting for a firm in the UK, and social engineering and penetration testing for banks, governments, and universities throughout the USA. After specializing in antimalware analysis and security operations, Phil is now a penetration tester for a Fortune 100 automobile manufacturer. Phil is based in the Metro Detroit area. mniej