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Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing
Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking.
Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those who have some IT experience but desire more knowledge of how to gather intelligence on a target, learn the steps for mapping out a test, and discover best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities.
- The different phases of a pen test from pre-engagement to completion
- Threat modeling and understanding risk
- When to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing
- Ways to keep your pen testing skills sharp, relevant, and at the top of the game
Get ready to gather intelligence, discover the steps for mapping out tests, and analyze and report results!
Editions of Penetration Testing For Dummies
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781119577485
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119577478
- EBook
- ISBN 9781394178995
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119577461
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Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing
Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking.
Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those who have some IT experience but desire more knowledge of how to gather intelligence on a target, learn the steps for mapping out a test, and discover best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities.
- The different phases of a pen test from pre-engagement to completion
- Threat modeling and understanding risk
- When to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing
- Ways to keep your pen testing skills sharp, relevant, and at the top of the game
Get ready to gather intelligence, discover the steps for mapping out tests, and analyze and report results!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penetration Testing For Dummies about?
Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing
Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking.
Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those who have some IT experience but desire more knowledge of how to gather intelligence on a target, learn the steps for mapping out a test, and discover best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities.
- The different phases of a pen test from pre-engagement to completion
- Threat modeling and understanding risk
- When to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing
- Ways to keep your pen testing skills sharp, relevant, and at the top of the game
Get ready to gather intelligence, discover the steps for mapping out tests, and analyze and report results!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Penetration Testing For Dummies?
Computing and Information Technology > Computer networking and communications > Network security
Where can I read a sample of Penetration Testing For Dummies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781119577485
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Penetration Testing For Dummies?
Robert Shimonski
Who is the Publisher of the book Penetration Testing For Dummies?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Penetration Testing For Dummies is available as paperback(ISBN 9781119577485) and ebook(ISBN 9781119577478) and ebook(ISBN 9781394178995) and ebook(ISBN 9781119577461)
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