Andress / Linn Coding for Penetration Testers

Building Better Tools
2. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-0-12-805473-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten

Coding for Penetration Testers: Building Better Tools, Second Edition provides readers with an understanding of the scripting languages that are commonly used when developing tools for penetration testing, also guiding users through specific examples of custom tool development and the situations where such tools might be used. While developing a better understanding of each language, the book presents real-world scenarios and tool development that can be incorporated into a tester's toolkit. This completely updated edition focuses on an expanded discussion on the use of Powershell, and includes practical updates to all tools and coverage. - Discusses the use of various scripting languages in penetration testing - Presents step-by-step instructions on how to build customized penetration testing tools using Perl, Ruby, Python, and other languages - Provides a primer on scripting, including, but not limited to, web scripting, scanner scripting, and exploitation scripting - Includes all-new coverage of Powershell

Jason Andress (CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, GPEN) is a seasoned security professional with a depth of experience in both the academic and business worlds. Presently he carries out information security oversight duties, performing penetration testing, risk assessment, and compliance functions to ensure that critical assets are protected. Jason has taught undergraduate and graduate security courses since 2005 and holds a doctorate in computer science, researching in the area of data protection. He has authored several publications and books, writing on topics including data security, network security, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Andress, Jason

Linn, Ryan