Book cover for Penetration Testing For Dummies by Robert Shimonski

Penetration Testing For Dummies

2020 Released
256 Pages
4-5 Hours
★ 3.0 2 ratings
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For DummiesISBN 9781119577461

Target, test, analyze, and report on security vulnerabilities with pen testing

Pen Testing is necessary for companies looking to target, test, analyze, and patch the security vulnerabilities from hackers attempting to break into and compromise their organizations data. It takes a person with hacking skills to look for the weaknesses that make an organization susceptible to hacking. 

Pen Testing For Dummies aims to equip IT enthusiasts at various levels with the basic knowledge of pen testing. It is the go-to book for those who have some IT experience but desire more knowledge of how to gather intelligence on a target, learn the steps for mapping out a test, and discover best practices for analyzing, solving, and reporting on vulnerabilities.

  • The different phases of a pen test from pre-engagement to completion
  • Threat modeling and understanding risk
  • When to apply vulnerability management vs penetration testing
  • Ways to keep your pen testing skills sharp, relevant, and at the top of the game

 

Get ready to gather intelligence, discover the steps for mapping out tests, and analyze and report results!

Robert Shimonski

Robert Shimonski is a technology executive specializing in healthcare IT for one of the largest health systems in America. In his role at Northwell Health, Rob is a decision maker and strategy planner for information systems operations and technology services. In his current role, Rob is responsible for bringing operational support into the future with the help of new technologies such as cloud and Artificial Intelligence. He is a best-selling author and editor with over 15 years' experience developing, producing, and distributing print media in the form of books, magazines, and periodicals. Rob's professional experience includes work for CompTIA, Entrepreneur Magazine, Microsoft, McGraw-Hill Education, Cisco, the US National Security Agency, and Digidesign. Rob has a diverse background in the publishing, including roles such as author, co-author, technical editor, copy editor, and developmental editor. Since print media shifted to the digital domain, Rob has focused the past decade on developing the needed skills to produce professional audio and video media. His research interests are focused on innovation and developing new solutions to create efficiency and bringing forth better outcomes through technology solutions. Rob has a master's degree in IT Management and a master's degree in Industrial Psychology. He is author of Cyber Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Defense, Introduction to Microsoft Certification and Study Skills, and MCSA Windows Server 2003 Upgrade to Server 2008 Technology Specialist Exam Prep from Syngress/Elsevier.

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