Tools, Techniques, and Processes for Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, and Security Mindset
Ethical Hacking is a hands-on textbook for aspiring penetration testers and cybersecurity professionals. This book teaches you to think like an attacker so you can better defend systems, following responsible disclosure practices and working within legal and ethical boundaries.
You'll learn vulnerability assessment, network reconnaissance, web application security testing, exploitation techniques, social engineering, and post-exploitation analysis. The book covers essential tools including Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark, with practical labs and exercises throughout.
Advanced topics include Active Directory penetration testing, wireless security, privilege escalation, and writing professional penetration test reports. This textbook prepares you for real-world security assessments and certifications like CEH, OSCP, and CompTIA PenTest+.