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Hacker's Playbook: Red Teaming Strategies for Penetration Testing
" Hacker's Red Teaming Strategies for Penetration Testing " by Walter Roth is a comprehensive guide that delves into the world of red teaming and provides valuable insights, techniques, and strategies for conducting effective penetration testing.
In this book, Walter Roth, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in red teaming, shares his expertise and knowledge gained from real-world engagements. He takes a hands-on approach, guiding readers through various stages of a red teaming engagement and providing practical advice for each step.
The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of red teaming and its role in assessing an organization's security posture. It explores the mindset and skills required to be an effective red teamer and highlights the importance of thorough planning and reconnaissance.
Walter Roth then dives into building a virtual lab for red teaming, discussing different virtualization technologies and techniques for creating isolated networks. He explores essential tools used by red teamers, covering topics such as passive information gathering, active scanning, vulnerability assessment, and exploiting system vulnerabilities.
One of the highlights of this book is its in-depth coverage of web application security assessment. It explores common web application vulnerabilities, manual and automated testing techniques, and various web application security assessment tools.
The author also explores social engineering techniques, including gathering information from social media, using social engineering for information gathering, and leveraging open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools. He provides practical examples and insights into how social engineering can be used to exploit human behavior.
The later chapters of the book cover topics such as Wi-Fi security assessment, physical security bypass techniques, maintaining persistence on compromised systems, expanding access within the network, and anti-forensic techniques. Each topic is presented in a detailed and practical manner, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively assess and secure complex environments.
Throughout the book, Walter Roth emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct and responsible hacking practices. He discusses legal and ethical boundaries, responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities, and maintaining professionalism and integrity in red teaming engagements.
With its comprehensive coverage, practical examples, and actionable insights, "Hacker's Red Teaming Strategies for Penetration Testing" is an invaluable resource for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, and anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of red teaming. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this book will serve as a valuable reference and guide you in conducting effective and ethical red teaming engagements.
In this book, Walter Roth, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in red teaming, shares his expertise and knowledge gained from real-world engagements. He takes a hands-on approach, guiding readers through various stages of a red teaming engagement and providing practical advice for each step.
The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of red teaming and its role in assessing an organization's security posture. It explores the mindset and skills required to be an effective red teamer and highlights the importance of thorough planning and reconnaissance.
Walter Roth then dives into building a virtual lab for red teaming, discussing different virtualization technologies and techniques for creating isolated networks. He explores essential tools used by red teamers, covering topics such as passive information gathering, active scanning, vulnerability assessment, and exploiting system vulnerabilities.
One of the highlights of this book is its in-depth coverage of web application security assessment. It explores common web application vulnerabilities, manual and automated testing techniques, and various web application security assessment tools.
The author also explores social engineering techniques, including gathering information from social media, using social engineering for information gathering, and leveraging open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools. He provides practical examples and insights into how social engineering can be used to exploit human behavior.
The later chapters of the book cover topics such as Wi-Fi security assessment, physical security bypass techniques, maintaining persistence on compromised systems, expanding access within the network, and anti-forensic techniques. Each topic is presented in a detailed and practical manner, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively assess and secure complex environments.
Throughout the book, Walter Roth emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct and responsible hacking practices. He discusses legal and ethical boundaries, responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities, and maintaining professionalism and integrity in red teaming engagements.
With its comprehensive coverage, practical examples, and actionable insights, "Hacker's Red Teaming Strategies for Penetration Testing" is an invaluable resource for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, and anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of red teaming. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this book will serve as a valuable reference and guide you in conducting effective and ethical red teaming engagements.
461 pages, Hardcover
Published July 2, 2023
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