The Hacker Playbook 2

Practical Guide To Penetration Testing

by: Peter Kim

in: Security & Cryptography

Summary:

The book serves as a comprehensive guide to penetration testing, providing advanced techniques, methodologies, and practical tips for effectively breaking into systems as a security professional. It covers a range of topics from setting up a penetration testing lab to exploiting networks and applications, and includes real-world scenarios to help readers hone their hacking skills.

Key points:

1. Pre-engagement: This is the planning stage before a penetration test. It involves understanding client needs, defining the test scope, and setting engagement rules.

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