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INTRODUCTION
Security is one of the topics that gets a lot of attention in today’s world. Because of our increasing reliance on different forms of technology, gadgets, and many other types of systems and devices, more attention is being turned to the topic of how secure and safe these devices
and systems actually are.
In response to the increase in cybercrimes such as identity theft, information theft, disruption of services, hactivism, and even the spectre of terrorism, many organizations—both public and private—face the challenge of having to test, evaluate, and fix potential security issues before they become the victim of a cybercrime as well as potential lawsuits. It is in response to these situations in the past, present, and future that many organizations are scrambling or pursuing various security solutions.
So enters the penetration tester, who represents one of the best and most effective ways of locating, analyzing, presenting, and recommending strategies to reduce potential risk resulting from security incidents. Pentesters are those people who take their in-depth understanding of technology and its vulnerabilities, as well as strengths, and use them at the request of a client to locate and evaluate security problems before those who don’t have the organization’s best interests at heart.
Who Should Read This Book?
The audience for this book includes those individuals who are already in possession of a technical background and are looking to move into the penetration testing world. Unlike many other books that cover the topic of pentesting, this book strives to introduce you to the topic in
a simple and easy-to-understand way. The goal is to help you, as the reader, gain a better understanding of the pen testing process as well as gain experience and knowledge through hands-on exercises and through the exploration of the various theories that form the basis of
pen testing.
Upon completion of this book, you should have a better understanding of what it means to be a pentester and the skills, tools, and general knowledge it takes to be successful. Once you finish this book and have practiced what you learned, you will find yourself in possession of the tools needed to pursue more advanced techniques, testing methods, and skills.
What You Need?
If you are intending to get the most out of this book, then you should have a few things handy.
Before you get started, you should have access to a computer that is capable of running the latest version of Microsoft Windows or Kali Linux that has at least 8 GB of RAM. Additionally, you should have access to virtualization software such as Oracle’s VirtualBox or one of
VMware’s offerings; which virtualization software you choose to use is up to your personal preference and your wallet.
As you read through this book, you will be introduced to a diverse set of hardware and software-based tools used to accomplish a wide array of tasks. When you go through the chapters and exercises, you will be presented with links to download or otherwise acquire the
tools of your choosing.