Unlock the secrets of cybersecurity with 'Penetration Testing For Dummies'. This essential guide equips both beginners and seasoned IT professionals with the critical skills necessary to conduct penetration tests effectively. With this book, you'll learn how to target, test, analyze, and securely report on vulnerabilities that could threaten your organization’s data integrity. Understand the full spectrum of the pen testing process, from pre-engagement through to results reporting, ensuring you're well-versed in each critical stage.

Delve into threat modeling and risk assessment, and discern when vulnerability management should come into play rather than penetration testing. This book demystifies the complexity of cybersecurity and provides practical advice on keeping your pen testing skills sharp and relevant in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Designed for anyone with a foundational knowledge of IT who desires to delve deeper into penetration testing techniques, 'Penetration Testing For Dummies' ensures you are equipped to gather intelligence, map out tests, analyze results, and discover best practices for an effective security strategy. Your journey to becoming a proficient penetration tester starts here!

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ISBN: 9781119577485
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 256

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119577485
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 256


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Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing


Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking


Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those who have 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

Threat modeling and understanding risk

When to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing

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!