Overview
Learn how to hack systems like black hat hackers and secure them like security experts Key Features: Understand how computer systems work and their vulnerabilities Exploit weaknesses and hack into machines to test their security Learn how to secure systems from hackers Book Description: This book starts with ethical hacking basics, how to practice hacking safely and legally, and how to install and interact with Kali Linux and the Linux terminal. You will explore network hacking, where you will see how to test wired and wireless networks' security. You'll also learn how to crack the password for any Wi-Fi network (whether it uses WEP, WPA, or WPA2) and spy on the connected devices. Moving on, you will discover how to gain access to remote computer systems using client-side and server-side attacks. You will also get the hang of post-exploitation techniques, including remotely controlling and interacting with the systems that you compromised. Towards the end of the book, you will be able to pick up web application hacking techniques. You'll see how to discover, exploit, and prevent several website vulnerabilities, such as XSS and SQL injections. The attacks covered are practical techniques that work against real systems and are purely for educational purposes. At the end of each section, you will learn how to detect, prevent, and secure systems from these attacks. What you will learn Understand ethical hacking and the different fields and types of hackers Set up a penetration testing lab to practice safe and legal hacking Explore Linux basics, commands, and how to interact with the terminal Access password-protected networks and spy on connected clients Use server and client-side attacks to hack and control remote computers Control a hacked system remotely and use it to hack other systems Discover, exploit, and prevent some web application vulnerabilities such as XSS and SQL injections Who this book is for Learning Ethical Hacking from Scratch is for anyone interested in learning how to hack and test the security of systems like professional hackers and security experts.
Full Product Details
Author: Erick Myers
Publisher: Erick Myers
Imprint: Erick Myers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.508kg
ISBN: 9781801565707
ISBN 10: 1801565708
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 31 March 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Carl Benson 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazing read... Reviewed in Australia on February 6, 2021 Verified Purchase Amazing read, very detailed tools and tactics to take on a modern environment.
Author Information
About Erick Myers Erick Myers is a computer security expert. He specializes in ethical hacking and has presented his research at international security conferences like Black Hat, DEF CON, Hack In The Box, ... While his day job consists mainly of hacking companies and showing them how to fix their security vulnerabilities, his passion is writing and sharing the insight he gained in the security field. His first book, How to Hack Like a Pro, captures the essence of multiple situations he faced in real life and offers the reader a peek into the world of hacking and penetration testing.
