TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wilhelm,Thomas
AU  - Engebretson,Patrick
AU  - 
TI  - The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing
SN  - 978-0-443-43886-8
U1  - 005.8 
PY  - 2013///]
CY  - Amsterdam, Boston
PB  - Syngress, an imprint of Elsevier
KW  - Computer Science
KW  - Computer Security
KW  - Data Security
KW  - Penetration testing (Computer security)
KW  - Hackers
KW  - Computer software
KW  - Computer crimes
KW  - Testing
KW  - Prevention
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1. What is Penetration Testing?

2. Setting up a lab

3. Types of Pentesting

4. OWASP Top 10

5. Planning

6. Discovery

7. Attack

8. Reporting

9. Hacking Career
N2  - The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Third Edition serves as an introduction to the steps required to complete a penetration test or perform an ethical hack from beginning to end. The book teaches readers how to properly utilize and interpret the results of the modern-day hacking tools required to complete a penetration test. It provides a simple and clear explanation of how to effectively utilize these tools, along with a four-step methodology for conducting a penetration test or hack, thus equipping readers with the know-how required to jump start their careers and gain a better understanding of offensive security.

Each chapter contains hands-on examples and exercises that are designed to teach learners how to interpret results and utilize those results in later phases. This new edition includes six all-new chapters, and has been completely updated to the most current industry-standard tools, testing methodologies, and exploitable targets. New chapters on setting up a Pen Testing Lab and Hacking Careers have been added to expand and update the book. This is complemented by videos for in class use
ER  -