Professional Penetration Testing: Creating and Learning in a Hacking Lab

Author:   Thomas Wilhelm (Managing Director, Redstone Securities) ,  Thomas Wilhelm (ISSMP, CISSP, SCSECA, and SCNA, Associate Professor at Colorado Technical University) ,  Thomas Wilhelm (ISSMP, CISSP, SCSECA, and SCNA, Associate Professor at Colorado Technical University) ,  Thomas Wilhelm (ISSMP, CISSP, SCSECA, and SCNA, Associate Professor at Colorado Technical University)
Publisher:   Syngress Media,U.S.
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781597499934


Pages:   464
Publication Date:   21 August 2013
Replaced By:   9780443264788
Format:   Paperback
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Professional Penetration Testing walks you through the entire process of setting up and running a pen test lab. Penetration testing—the act of testing a computer network to find security vulnerabilities before they are maliciously exploited—is a crucial component of information security in any organization. With this book, you will find out how to turn hacking skills into a professional career. Chapters cover planning, metrics, and methodologies; the details of running a pen test, including identifying and verifying vulnerabilities; and archiving, reporting and management practices. Author Thomas Wilhelm has delivered penetration testing training to countless security professionals, and now through the pages of this book you can benefit from his years of experience as a professional penetration tester and educator. After reading this book, you will be able to create a personal penetration test lab that can deal with real-world vulnerability scenarios. All disc-based content for this title is now available on the Web.

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Author:   Thomas Wilhelm (Managing Director, Redstone Securities) ,  Thomas Wilhelm (ISSMP, CISSP, SCSECA, and SCNA, Associate Professor at Colorado Technical University) ,  Thomas Wilhelm (ISSMP, CISSP, SCSECA, and SCNA, Associate Professor at Colorado Technical University) ,  Thomas Wilhelm (ISSMP, CISSP, SCSECA, and SCNA, Associate Professor at Colorado Technical University)
Publisher:   Syngress Media,U.S.
Imprint:   Syngress Media,U.S.
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.690kg
ISBN:  

9781597499934


ISBN 10:   1597499935
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   21 August 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780443264788
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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...this is a detailed and thorough examination of both the technicalities and the business of pen-testing, and an excellent starting point for anyone getting into the field. - Network Security ,March 2014


Wilhelm has created the ultimate handbook for becoming a pen tester. This is going to help launch many a career. - Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst, IT-Harvest Professional Penetration Testing covers everything from ethical concerns, to advance concepts, to setting up your own custom laboratory. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide at penetration testing that I have seen. Tom Wilhelm is a true expert in the field who not only is in the trenches on a daily basis, but also takes the time to instruct others on the ways and means of pen testing. -Frank Thornton, Owner, Blackthorn Systems


I was impressed with the overall flow of information that was presented to the reader, as well as the interweaving of technical and soft skills that are required to successfully establish oneself as a penetration tester.it is a solid resource for those new to the field and for those that may be looking to expand their skill set and understanding. --Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law, Volume 8(3), 2013 Wilhelm has created the ultimate handbook for becoming a pen tester. This is going to help launch many a career. --Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst, IT-Harvest Professional Penetration Testing covers everything from ethical concerns, to advance concepts, to setting up your own custom laboratory. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide at penetration testing that I have seen. Tom Wilhelm is a true expert in the field who not only is in the trenches on a daily basis, but also takes the time to instruct others on the ways and means of pen testing. --Frank Thornton, Owner, Blackthorn Systems


Author Information

Thomas Wilhelm has been involved in Information Security since 1990, where he served in the U.S. Army for 8 years as a Signals Intelligence Analyst, Russian Linguist, and a Cryptanalyst. His expertise in the field of Information Security has led him to speak at prominent security conferences across the United States, including DefCon, HOPE, and CSI. Thomas has contributed significantly to the field of professional penetration testing and information security. In his capacity as both a practice director and a managing director, he has played a pivotal role in executing offensive and defensive security initiatives for Fortune 100 companies and leading research and tool development that has influenced the security industry. Presently, he serves as a managing director at Redstone Securities and possesses master’s degrees in both Computer Science and Management. His influence also extends to education where he formerly held the position of Associate Professor at Colorado Technical University. Thomas has also written various publications, including magazines and books. Through Pentest.TV, he continues to provide advanced security training and has obtained numerous certifications over the years, including the ISSMP, CISSP, CCNP Security, AWS Cloud Solutions Architect, AWS Cloud Security Specialist, and multiple Solaris certifications as well.

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