Penetration Tester’s Open Source Toolkit
“Penetration Tester’s Open Source Toolkit” by Jeremy Faircloth, published by Elsevier S & T in 2011, is a comprehensive resource for professionals in the field of penetration testing. This third edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the challenges associated with commercial penetration testing tools, which can often be costly and difficult to use. It focuses on open-source, no-cost tools that can be tailored by users to fit specific testing scenarios, providing detailed instructions to enhance accuracy and effectiveness.
Readers will find a wealth of information on current open-source penetration testing tools, including core technologies and the most suitable tools for various tasks. The book emphasizes real-life scenarios, guiding professionals on the appropriate tool selection and application for diverse situations. This edition introduces new topics such as enterprise application testing and client-side attacks, along with updates on tools like Metasploit and Backtrack, making it a valuable addition for those in the fields of computer science and information technology security.
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Great commercial penetration testing tools can be very expensive and sometimes hard to use or of questionable accuracy. This book helps solve both of these problems. The open source, no-cost penetration testing tools presented do a great job and can be modified by the user for each situation. Many tools, even ones that cost thousands of dollars, do not come with any type of instruction on how and in which situations the penetration tester can best use them. Penetration Tester’s Open Source Toolkit, Third Edition, expands upon existing instructions so that a professional can get the most accurate and in-depth test results possible. Real-life scenarios are a major focus so that the reader knows which tool to use and how to use it for a variety of situations.
- Details current open source penetration testing tools
- Presents core technologies for each type of testing and the best tools for the job
- New to this edition: Enterprise application testing, client-side attacks and updates on Metasploit and Backtrack
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