Название: Perspectives on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Автор: Kaushik Keshav, Akashdeep Bhardwaj
Издательство: IGI Global
Год: 2023
Страниц: 465
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 35.8 MB

Cybersecurity has emerged to address the need for connectivity and seamless integration with other devices and vulnerability assessment to find loopholes. However, there are potential challenges ahead in meeting the growing need for cybersecurity. This includes design and implementation challenges, application connectivity, data gathering, cyber-attacks, and cyberspace analysis. Perspectives on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing familiarizes readers with in-depth and professional hacking and vulnerability scanning subjects. The book discusses each of the processes and tools systematically and logically so that the reader can see how the data from each tool may be fully exploited in the penetration test's succeeding stages. This procedure enables readers to observe how the research instruments and phases interact. This book provides a high level of understanding of the emerging technologies in penetration testing, cyber-attacks, and ethical hacking and offers the potential of acquiring and processing a tremendous amount of data from the physical world. Covering topics such as cybercrimes, digital forensics, and wireless hacking, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

We have meticulously organized the book's contents to ensure a coherent flow of knowledge. From the motivations behind hacking to the ethical considerations that drive penetration testing, each chapter offers unique insights into the multifaceted landscape of cybersecurity. The chapters delve into a wide array of subjects, including vulnerability assessment, penetration testing methodologies, exploits, attacks on web applications, IoT hacking, wireless security, and much more.

With an emphasis on practicality, each chapter elucidates the tools, techniques, and real-world scenarios that exemplify the concepts discussed. As you progress through the book, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of not only the methods employed by ethical hackers but also the mindset required to navigate the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.

With the ubiquity of online applications, safeguarding sensitive data has become paramount. The Chapter 2 focuses on the vulnerabilities inherent in web applications and the sophisticated techniques hackers use to exploit them. By addressing issues like Insecure Design, Security Misconfiguration, and more, the chapter illuminates various attack vectors. We also delve into countermeasures such as fuzz testing, source code review, and encoding approaches to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

Penetration testing is an art, and the Chapter 11 serves as a foundational guide. It introduces readers to the fundamental concepts, types, and dos and don'ts of penetration testing. The chapter extends beyond the basics, discussing various types of OSINT methods, guiding readers toward a deeper understanding of this vital practice in cybersecurity.

Building on the previous chapter, this section offers insights into mastering penetration testing techniques. It provides an introduction to networking, Linux, and Bash, essential skills for successful ethical hackers. Additionally, the chapter covers common tools, methodologies, and offers readers opportunities for further research to enhance their penetration testing capabilities.

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