Penetration Testing Fundamentals: A Hands-On Guide to Reliable Security Audits 1st Edition

The perfect introduction to pen testing for all IT professionals and students· Clearly explains key concepts, terminology, challenges, tools, and skills· Covers the latest penetration testing standards from NSA, PCI, and NISTWelcome to today's most useful and practical introduction to penetration testing. Chuck Easttom brings together up-to-the-minute coverage of all the concepts, terminology, challenges, and skills you'll need to be effective.

Drawing on decades of experience in cybersecurity and related IT fields, Easttom integrates theory and practice, covering the entire penetration testing life cycle from planning to reporting. You'll gain practical experience through a start-to-finish sample project relying on free open source tools. Throughout, quizzes, projects, and review sections deepen your understanding and help you apply what you've learned. Including essential pen testing standards from NSA, PCI, and NIST, Penetration Testing Fundamentals will help you protect your assets-and expand your career options.

Book Details

• Author: William Easttom II
• Publisher: Pearson IT Certification PTG
• Edition: 1st Edition
• eBook ISBN: 9780134854540, 0134854543
• Print ISBN: 9780789759375, 0789759373
• Other ISBNs: 9780134854021