Penetration testing a hands-on introduction to hacking / by Georgia Weidman.

Author/creator Weidman, Georgia
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSan Francisco : No Starch Press, [2014]
Descriptionxxviii, 495 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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Abstract "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 473-476) index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014001066
ISBN9781593275648 (paperback)
ISBN1593275641 (paperback)

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