Ethical Hacking

Tools, Techniques, and Processes for Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, and Security Mindset

A Comprehensive Textbook for Aspiring Security Professionals

First Edition

Generated with Claude Code — 2026

"The only way to know if your defenses work is to test them the way an attacker would."

Subject Categories: Quantitative-Technical | Practical-Skills | Humanities-Philosophical

Audience: College students in cybersecurity, information security, and computer science programs

Prerequisites: Basic networking, introductory programming (Python), Linux command line familiarity

Code Language: Python 3.x

Companion Resources: Online lab guides, code repositories, and supplemental materials