The Quick and Dirty Introduction to Penetration testing

by Lloyd Kaufman

Maintaining IT security is a huge problem. But for the right person it's also a huge opportunity. This book introduces readers to the basics of penetration testing and provides them with the information they need to start their own testing career. Topics covered include reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploit identification, and reporting.
This is an introduction to the topic of penetration testing. It was designed to help you quickly understand what pen testers do, what kinds of tools they use, and whether pen testing is for you.

46 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 23, 2022

About the author

Lloyd Kaufman is a popular American film director, producer, screenwriter and occasional actor. With producer Michael Herz, he is the co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, and the director of many of their feature films, including The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo and Juliet. Kaufman also serves as chairman of the Independent Film & Television Alliance.