Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing Second Edition By Petrick Engebretson

Sinopsis

This book is meant to be a very gentle yet thorough guide to the world of hacking and penetration testing. It is specifically aimed at helping you master the basic steps needed to complete a hack or penetration test without overwhelming you. By the time you finish this book, you will have a solid understanding of the penetration testing process and you will be comfortable with the basic tools needed to complete the job.

To be clear, this book is aimed at people who are new to the world of hacking and penetration testing, for those with little or no previous experience, for those who are frustrated by the inability to see the big picture (how the various tools and phases fit together), for a person who wants to quickly get up-to-speed on with the seminal tools and methods for penetration testing, or for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of offensive security.

In short, this book is written for anyone who is interested in computer security, hacking, or penetration testing but has no prior experience and is not sure where to begin. A colleague and I call this concept “zero entry hacking” (ZEH), much like modern-day swimming pools. Zero entry pools gradually slope from the dry end to the deep end, allowing swimmers to wade in without feeling overwhelmed or have a fear of drowning. The “zero entry” concept allows everyone the ability to use the pool regardless of age or swimming ability. This book employs a similar technique. ZEH is designed to expose you to the basic concepts without overwhelming you. Completion of this book utilizing the ZEH process will prepare you for advanced courses, topics, and books.

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