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by Kevin M. Henry
Penetration Testing: Protecting Networks and Systems
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Title
Copyright
Preface
About The Author
Acknowledgements
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing
Case study
Security basics
Risk management
The threat environment
Overview of the steps to penetration testing
Penetration testing versus hacking
Benefits of penetration testing
Summary
Key learning points
Questions
Chapter 2: Preparing to Conduct a Penetration Test
Approval and scope
Planning
Summary
Questions
Chapter 3: Reconnaissance
The start of the test
Physical information gathering
Other data sources
Avoiding footprinting
Key learning points
Questions
Chapter 4: Active Reconnaissance and Enumeration
Port scanning
Countermeasures to active reconnaissance
Key learning points
Questions
Chapter 5: Vulnerability Assessments
The attack vectors
References and sources of vulnerabilities
Using vulnerability assessment tools
PCI DSS requirements
Malicious code
Reporting on the vulnerability assessment
Key learning points
Questions
Chapter 6: Hacking Windows® and UNIX
Having fun
Common hacking initiatives
Defeating data theft
Protecting against unauthorized access
Access controls
Actions of the attacker
Focus on UNIX/Linux
Advanced attacks
Source code review
Case study: Attack on a Chinese bank
Key learning points
Questions
Chapter 7: Launching the Attack
Steps to an exploit
Attacking wireless networks
Pen testing wireless
Network sniffing
Firewalls
Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Key learning points
Questions
Chapter 8: Attacking Web Applications
The steps in attacking a web application
Questions
Chapter 9: Preparing the Report
Determining risk levels
Risk response
Report confidentiality
Delivering the report
Key learning points
Questions
Appendix 1: Linux
Appendix 2: Encryption
Concepts of cryptography
Appendix 3: Regulations and Legislation
Examples of regulations and legislation
Protection of intellectual property
Appendix 4: Incident Management
Concepts of incident management
Additional Questions and Answers
Answers
References
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Penetration Testing
Protecting networks and systems
KEVIN M. HENRY
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