Shimonski Robert: Penetration Testing For Dummies

• Gather intelligence for testing
• Discover the steps for mapping out tests
• Learn to analyze, document and report results

Beat the hackers at their own game

Pen Testing allows you to target, test, and patch vulnerabilities hackers use to compromise your data. It uses hacking skills against the hackers?equipping you with a hacker's-eye-view of the weaknesses they seek to exploit. This book provides IT enthusiasts at all levels with the techniques that allow them to gather intelligence on a target, build the appropriate test, and use best practices to analyze, report on, and solve vulnerability issues. Learn how to think like a hacker?and beat them before they've even begun.

Inside...

• Plan test structure
• Set test objectives
• Review network fundamentals
• Scan targets
• Combat malware
• Secure mobile devices
• Understand physical attacks