Penetration Testing Basics

A Quick-Start Guide to Breaking into Systems

Nonfiction, Computers, Networking & Communications, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Application Software
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Author: Ric Messier ISBN: 9781484218570
Publisher: Apress Publication: July 22, 2016
Imprint: Apress Language: English
Author: Ric Messier
ISBN: 9781484218570
Publisher: Apress
Publication: July 22, 2016
Imprint: Apress
Language: English

Learn how to break systems, networks, and software in order to determine where the bad guys might get in. Once the holes have been determined, this short book discusses how they can be fixed. Until they have been located, they are exposures to your organization. By reading Penetration Testing Basics, you'll gain the foundations of a simple methodology used to perform penetration testing on systems and networks for which you are responsible. 

What You Will Learn

  • Identify security vulnerabilities
  • Use some of the top security tools to identify holes
  • Read reports from testing tools
  • Spot and negate common attacks
  • Identify common Web-based attacks and exposures as well as recommendations for closing those holes

Who This Book Is For

Anyone who has some familiarity with computers and an interest in information security and penetration testing. 

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Learn how to break systems, networks, and software in order to determine where the bad guys might get in. Once the holes have been determined, this short book discusses how they can be fixed. Until they have been located, they are exposures to your organization. By reading Penetration Testing Basics, you'll gain the foundations of a simple methodology used to perform penetration testing on systems and networks for which you are responsible. 

What You Will Learn

Who This Book Is For

Anyone who has some familiarity with computers and an interest in information security and penetration testing. 

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