Penetration testing: protecting networks and systems

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This book is a preparation guide for the CPTE examination, yet is also a general reference for experienced penetration testers, ethical hackers, auditors, security personnel and anyone else involved in the security of an organization's computer systems. Abstract: This book is a preparation guide for the CPTE examination, yet is also a general reference for experienced penetration testers, ethical hackers, auditors, security personnel and anyone else involved in the security of an organization's computer systems.  Read more... Content: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing Case study Security basics Risk management The threat environment Overview of the steps to penetration testing Penetration testing versus hacking Benefits of penetration testing Summary Key learning points Questions Chapter 2: Preparing to Conduct a Penetration Test Approval and scope Planning Summary Questions Chapter 3: Reconnaissance The start of the test Physical information gathering Other data sources Avoiding footprinting Key learning points Questions Chapter 4: Active Reconnaissance and Enumeration. Port scanningCountermeasures to active reconnaissance Key learning points Questions Chapter 5: Vulnerability Assessments The attack vectors References and sources of vulnerabilities Using vulnerability assessment tools PCI DSS requirements Malicious code Reporting on the vulnerability assessment Key learning points Questions Chapter 6: Hacking Windows® and Unix Having fun Common hacking initiatives Defeating data theft Protecting against unauthorized access Access controls Actions of the attacker Focus on UNIX/Linux Advanced attacks Source code review. Case study: Attack on a Chinese bankKey learning points Questions Chapter 7: Launching the Attack Steps to an exploit Attacking wireless networks Pen testing wireless Network sniffing Firewalls Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) Key learning points Questions Chapter 8: Attacking Web Applications The steps in attacking a web application Questions Chapter 9: Preparing the Report Determining risk levels Risk response Report confidentiality Delivering the report Key learning points Questions Appendix 1: Linux Appendix 2: Encryption Concepts of cryptography. Appendix 3: Regulations and LegislationExamples of regulations and legislation Protection of intellectual property Appendix 4: Incident Management Concepts of incident management Additional Questions and Answers Answers References ITG Resources.