Hacking and Security: The Comprehensive Guide to Penetration Testing and Cybersecurity

Rheinwerk Publishing, Inc · Michael Kofler · Klaus Gebeshuber · Peter Kloep · Frank Neugebauer · André Zingsheim · Thomas Hackner · Markus Widl · Roland Aigner · Stefan Kania · Tobias Scheible · Matthias Wübbeling

Sep 2024 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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About this ebook

Explore hacking methodologies, tools, and defensive measures with this practical guide that covers topics like penetration testing, IT forensics, and security risks.Key Features

Extensive hands-on use of Kali Linux and security tools
Practical focus on IT forensics, penetration testing, and exploit detection
Step-by-step setup of secure environments using Metasploitable

Book DescriptionThis book provides a comprehensive guide to cybersecurity, covering hacking techniques, tools, and defenses. It begins by introducing key concepts, distinguishing penetration testing from hacking, and explaining hacking tools and procedures. Early chapters focus on security fundamentals, such as attack vectors, intrusion detection, and forensic methods to secure IT systems. As the book progresses, readers explore topics like exploits, authentication, and the challenges of IPv6 security. It also examines the legal aspects of hacking, detailing laws on unauthorized access and negligent IT security. Readers are guided through installing and using Kali Linux for penetration testing, with practical examples of network scanning and exploiting vulnerabilities. Later sections cover a range of essential hacking tools, including Metasploit, OpenVAS, and Wireshark, with step-by-step instructions. The book also explores offline hacking methods, such as bypassing protections and resetting passwords, along with IT forensics techniques for analyzing digital traces and live data. Practical application is emphasized throughout, equipping readers with the skills needed to address real-world cybersecurity threats.What you will learn

Master penetration testing
Understand security vulnerabilities
Apply forensics techniques
Use Kali Linux for ethical hacking
Identify zero-day exploits
Secure IT systems

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, IT administrators, and penetration testers. A basic understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security principles is recommended for readers to benefit from this guide fully.

Explore hacking methodologies, tools, and defensive measures with this practical guide that covers topics like penetration testing, IT forensics, and security risks.Key Features Extensive hands-on use of Kali Linux and security tools Practical focus on IT forensics, penetration testing, and explo...

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The Rheinwerk Computing series offers new and established professional comprehensive guidance to enrich the readers' skillsets and enhance their career prospects. Their publications are written by leading experts in the fields of programming, administration, security, analytics, and more. Each book is detailed and hands-on to help readers develop essential, practical skills that they can apply to their daily work.

Roland Aigner is an expert in secure IoT infra-structures. He has developed firmware and software for medical in vitro diagnostics, is a member of the Bluetooth SIG and a coauthor of its standards, and is a founding member of the NFC Forum, where he focused specifically on ticketing and communications security. He works as a lead software architect in the secure communications sector and is a consultant for IoT, RFID, and NFC projects. Roland contributed the IoT chapter to the book.

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