Penetration Testing For Dummies

Pen Testing is a necessary process for companies to identify and address security vulnerabilities from hackers. Pen Testing For Dummies provides IT enthusiasts with the basic knowledge of pen testing, including threat modeling, understanding risk, and best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 July 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Pen Testing is a crucial process for companies seeking to identify, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to breach and compromise their organization's data. It requires a skilled hacker to identify weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking. Pen Testing For Dummies is a comprehensive guide aimed at equipping IT enthusiasts with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those with some IT experience but desire more knowledge of how to gather intelligence on a target, learn the steps for mapping out a test, and discover best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities.

The different phases of a pen test, from pre-engagement to completion, are discussed, including threat modeling and understanding risk, when to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing, and ways to keep your pen testing skills sharp, relevant, and at the top of the game.

Get ready to gather intelligence, discover the steps for mapping out tests, and analyze and report results!

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 186 x 233 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119577485