Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments - Th...

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Publisher: Packt Publishing (May 16, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1849517746
ISBN-13: 978-1849517744

* 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.