Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments: The Ultimate Security Guide

Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments: The Ultimate Security Guide

Book Detail 

Paperback: 414 pages

Publisher: Packt Publishing (May 16, 2012)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1849517746

ISBN-13: 978-1849517744

File Size : 14 Mb | File Format : PDF

Book Description 

• Learn how to perform an efficient, organized, and effective penetration test from start to finish
• Gain hands-on penetration testing experience by building and testing a virtual lab environment that includes commonly found security measures such as IDS and firewalls
• Take the challenge and perform a virtual penetration test against a fictional corporation from start to finish and then verify your results by walking through step-by-step solutions
• Detailed step-by-step guidance on managing testing results and writing clearly organized and effective penetration testing reports
• Properly scope your penetration test to avoid catastrophe
• Understand in detail how the testing process works from start to finish, not just how to use specific tools
• Use advanced techniques to bypass security controls and remain hidden while testing
• Create a segmented virtual network with several targets, IDS and firewall
• Generate testing reports and statistics
• Perform an efficient, organized, and effective penetration test from start to finish

Although the book is intended for someone that has a solid background in information security the step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow for all skill levels. You will learn Linux skills, how to setup your own labs, and much much more.

About the Author

Lee Allen is currently the Vulnerability Management Program Lead for one of the Fortune 500.  His journey into the exciting world of security began in the 1980s while visiting BBS's with his trusty Commodore 64 and a room carpeted with 5.25-inch diskettes.
Throughout the years, he has continued his attempts at remaining up-to-date with the latest and greatest in the security industry and the security community. He has several industry certifications including the OSWP and has been working in the IT industry for over 15 years.
His hobbies and obsessions include validating and reviewing proof of concept exploit code, programming, security research, attending security conferences, discussing technology, writing, 3D Game development, and skiing.
He is currently working on his next project which is focused on teaching penetration testing skills using a unique integrated blend of 3D Gaming and hands on learning. After all learning should be fun!

Table of Contents 

Chapter 01: Planning and Scoping for a Successful Penetration Test
Chapter 02: Advanced Reconnaissance Techniques
Chapter 03: Enumeration: Choosing  Your Targets Wisely
Chapter 04: Remote Exploitation
Chapter 05: Web Application Exploitation
Chapter 06: Exploits and  Client-Side Attacks
Chapter 07: Post-Exploitation
Chapter 08: Bypassing Firewalls and Avoiding Detection
Chapter 09: Data Collection  Tools and Reporting
Chapter 10: Setting Up Virtual Test  Lab Environments
Chapter 11: Take the Challenge – Putting It All Together
Index

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