Offensive security


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This book is a comprehensive guide that caters to a diverse audience, including students interested in learning pen testing, reading enthusiasts, career changers, and national security experts. The book is organized into five chapters, each covering an important aspect of pen testing, from the pentest process to reporting. The book covers advanced topics such as SDR, RF threats, open air attacks, and the business opportunities in offensive security. With the goal of serving as a tutorial for students and providing comprehensive knowledge for all readers, the author has included detailed labs and encourages readers to contact them for additional support. Whether you're a new student seeking a foundation in pen testing, an experienced professional looking to expand your knowledge, or simply a reader interested in the field, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the world of pen testing. The book's breadth and depth of content make it an essential resource for anyone looking to understand this critical area of cybersecurity.




Offensive Countermeasures


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Tired of playing catchup with hackers? Does it ever seem they have all of the cool tools? Does it seem like defending a network is just not fun? This books introduces new cyber-security defensive tactics to annoy attackers, gain attribution and insight on who and where they are. It discusses how to attack attackers in a way which is legal and incredibly useful.




Offensive Security Using Python


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Unlock Python's hacking potential and discover the art of exploiting vulnerabilities in the world of offensive cybersecurity Key Features Get in-depth knowledge of Python's role in offensive security, from fundamentals through to advanced techniques Discover the realm of cybersecurity with Python and exploit vulnerabilities effectively Automate complex security tasks with Python, using third-party tools and custom solutions Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionOffensive Security Using Python is your go-to manual for mastering the quick-paced field of offensive security. This book is packed with valuable insights, real-world examples, and hands-on activities to help you leverage Python to navigate the complicated world of web security, exploit vulnerabilities, and automate challenging security tasks. From detecting vulnerabilities to exploiting them with cutting-edge Python techniques, you’ll gain practical insights into web security, along with guidance on how to use automation to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of your security activities. You’ll also learn how to design personalized security automation tools. While offensive security is a great way to stay ahead of emerging threats, defensive security plays an equal role in protecting organizations from cyberattacks. In this book, you’ll get to grips with Python secure coding techniques to improve your ability to recognize dangers quickly and take appropriate action. As you progress, you’ll be well on your way to handling the contemporary challenges in the field of cybersecurity using Python, as well as protecting your digital environment from growing attacks. By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid understanding of sophisticated offensive security methods and be able to stay ahead in the constantly evolving cybersecurity space.What you will learn Familiarize yourself with advanced Python techniques tailored to security professionals' needs Understand how to exploit web vulnerabilities using Python Enhance cloud infrastructure security by utilizing Python to fortify infrastructure as code (IaC) practices Build automated security pipelines using Python and third-party tools Develop custom security automation tools to streamline your workflow Implement secure coding practices with Python to boost your applications Discover Python-based threat detection and incident response techniques Who this book is for This book is for a diverse audience interested in cybersecurity and offensive security. Whether you're an experienced Python developer looking to enhance offensive security skills, an ethical hacker, a penetration tester eager to learn advanced Python techniques, or a cybersecurity enthusiast exploring Python's potential in vulnerability analysis, you'll find valuable insights. If you have a solid foundation in Python programming language and are eager to understand cybersecurity intricacies, this book will help you get started on the right foot.




OSCP Offensive Security Certified Professional


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Embark on a transformative journey into the world of cybersecurity mastery with mastering offensive security. This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to propel aspiring professionals through the intricate realm of offensive security, serving as an indispensable roadmap to conquering the challenges of the coveted Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification. Delve into a multifaceted exploration of offensive security practices, meticulously designed to equip enthusiasts and seasoned professionals alike with the prowess and acumen required to excel in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Inside this Guide: Thorough Examination: Uncover the intricacies of the OSCP certification exam, unraveling its structure, prerequisites, and the core competencies essential for success. Strategic Foundations: Craft a robust study plan, cultivate technical expertise, and leverage an array of tools and resources tailored to fortify your knowledge and sharpen your offensive security skills. In-depth Domains: Explore an array of domains, including reconnaissance techniques, vulnerability identification, exploit development, buffer overflow attacks, web application vulnerabilities, privilege escalation, and advanced exploitation methods. Hands-on Reinforcement: Engage with practice questions and detailed answers, translating theoretical concepts into practical applications. Reinforce your understanding through real-world scenarios and challenges. Ethical Mindset: Embrace ethical practices and responsible utilization of offensive security techniques, instilling an ethos of integrity and ethical conduct in the pursuit of cybersecurity excellence. This guide is a transformative expedition that prepares you not only for an exam but also for a rewarding career in offensive security. Unlock the door to expertise, ethical excellence, and proficiency in securing digital landscapes against evolving threats. Whether you're a budding cybersecurity enthusiast or a seasoned professional seeking to fortify your skill set, this book is your gateway to success. Equip yourself with the knowledge, strategies, and expertise essential not just for acing an exam, but for thriving in a dynamic cybersecurity career. Begin your odyssey, hone your skills, and emerge as a formidable force in the world of offensive security.




Applied Network Security


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Master the art of detecting and averting advanced network security attacks and techniques About This Book Deep dive into the advanced network security attacks and techniques by leveraging tools such as Kali Linux 2, MetaSploit, Nmap, and Wireshark Become an expert in cracking WiFi passwords, penetrating anti-virus networks, sniffing the network, and USB hacks This step-by-step guide shows you how to confidently and quickly detect vulnerabilities for your network before the hacker does Who This Book Is For This book is for network security professionals, cyber security professionals, and Pentesters who are well versed with fundamentals of network security and now want to master it. So whether you're a cyber security professional, hobbyist, business manager, or student aspiring to becoming an ethical hacker or just want to learn more about the cyber security aspect of the IT industry, then this book is definitely for you. What You Will Learn Use SET to clone webpages including the login page Understand the concept of Wi-Fi cracking and use PCAP file to obtain passwords Attack using a USB as payload injector Familiarize yourself with the process of trojan attacks Use Shodan to identify honeypots, rogue access points, vulnerable webcams, and other exploits found in the database Explore various tools for wireless penetration testing and auditing Create an evil twin to intercept network traffic Identify human patterns in networks attacks In Detail Computer networks are increasing at an exponential rate and the most challenging factor organisations are currently facing is network security. Breaching a network is not considered an ingenious effort anymore, so it is very important to gain expertise in securing your network. The book begins by showing you how to identify malicious network behaviour and improve your wireless security. We will teach you what network sniffing is, the various tools associated with it, and how to scan for vulnerable wireless networks. Then we'll show you how attackers hide the payloads and bypass the victim's antivirus. Furthermore, we'll teach you how to spoof IP / MAC address and perform an SQL injection attack and prevent it on your website. We will create an evil twin and demonstrate how to intercept network traffic. Later, you will get familiar with Shodan and Intrusion Detection and will explore the features and tools associated with it. Toward the end, we cover tools such as Yardstick, Ubertooth, Wifi Pineapple, and Alfa used for wireless penetration testing and auditing. This book will show the tools and platform to ethically hack your own network whether it is for your business or for your personal home Wi-Fi. Style and approach This mastering-level guide is for all the security professionals who are eagerly waiting to master network security skills and protecting their organization with ease. It contains practical scenarios on various network security attacks and will teach you how to avert these attacks.




The Pentester BluePrint


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JUMPSTART YOUR NEW AND EXCITING CAREER AS A PENETRATION TESTER The Pentester BluePrint: Your Guide to Being a Pentester offers readers a chance to delve deeply into the world of the ethical, or "white-hat" hacker. Accomplished pentester and author Phillip L. Wylie and cybersecurity researcher Kim Crawley walk you through the basic and advanced topics necessary to understand how to make a career out of finding vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. You'll learn about the role of a penetration tester, what a pentest involves, and the prerequisite knowledge you'll need to start the educational journey of becoming a pentester. Discover how to develop a plan by assessing your current skillset and finding a starting place to begin growing your knowledge and skills. Finally, find out how to become employed as a pentester by using social media, networking strategies, and community involvement. Perfect for IT workers and entry-level information security professionals, The Pentester BluePrint also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone seeking to transition to the exciting and in-demand field of penetration testing. Written in a highly approachable and accessible style, The Pentester BluePrint avoids unnecessarily technical lingo in favor of concrete advice and practical strategies to help you get your start in pentesting. This book will teach you: The foundations of pentesting, including basic IT skills like operating systems, networking, and security systems The development of hacking skills and a hacker mindset Where to find educational options, including college and university classes, security training providers, volunteer work, and self-study Which certifications and degrees are most useful for gaining employment as a pentester How to get experience in the pentesting field, including labs, CTFs, and bug bounties




Black Hat Go


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Like the best-selling Black Hat Python, Black Hat Go explores the darker side of the popular Go programming language. This collection of short scripts will help you test your systems, build and automate tools to fit your needs, and improve your offensive security skillset. Black Hat Go explores the darker side of Go, the popular programming language revered by hackers for its simplicity, efficiency, and reliability. It provides an arsenal of practical tactics from the perspective of security practitioners and hackers to help you test your systems, build and automate tools to fit your needs, and improve your offensive security skillset, all using the power of Go. You'll begin your journey with a basic overview of Go's syntax and philosophy and then start to explore examples that you can leverage for tool development, including common network protocols like HTTP, DNS, and SMB. You'll then dig into various tactics and problems that penetration testers encounter, addressing things like data pilfering, packet sniffing, and exploit development. You'll create dynamic, pluggable tools before diving into cryptography, attacking Microsoft Windows, and implementing steganography. You'll learn how to: Make performant tools that can be used for your own security projects Create usable tools that interact with remote APIs Scrape arbitrary HTML data Use Go's standard package, net/http, for building HTTP servers Write your own DNS server and proxy Use DNS tunneling to establish a C2 channel out of a restrictive network Create a vulnerability fuzzer to discover an application's security weaknesses Use plug-ins and extensions to future-proof productsBuild an RC2 symmetric-key brute-forcer Implant data within a Portable Network Graphics (PNG) image. Are you ready to add to your arsenal of security tools? Then let's Go!




Professional Red Teaming


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Use this unique book to leverage technology when conducting offensive security engagements. You will understand practical tradecraft, operational guidelines, and offensive security best practices as carrying out professional cybersecurity engagements is more than exploiting computers, executing scripts, or utilizing tools. Professional Red Teaming introduces you to foundational offensive security concepts. The importance of assessments and ethical hacking is highlighted, and automated assessment technologies are addressed. The state of modern offensive security is discussed in terms of the unique challenges present in professional red teaming. Best practices and operational tradecraft are covered so you feel comfortable in the shaping and carrying out of red team engagements. Anecdotes from actual operations and example scenarios illustrate key concepts and cement a practical understanding of the red team process. You also are introduced to counter advanced persistent threat red teaming (CAPTR teaming). This is a reverse red teaming methodology aimed at specifically addressing the challenges faced from advanced persistent threats (APTs) by the organizations they target and the offensive security professionals trying to mitigate them. What You’ll Learn Understand the challenges faced by offensive security assessmentsIncorporate or conduct red teaming to better mitigate cyber threatsInitiate a successful engagement Get introduced to counter-APT red teaming (CAPTR) Evaluate offensive security processes Who This Book Is For Offensive security assessors and those who want a working knowledge of the process, its challenges, and its benefits. Current professionals will gain tradecraft and operational insight and non-technical readers will gain a high-level perspective of what it means to provide and be a customer of red team assessments.




Offensive Security


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Metasploit


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The Metasploit Framework makes discovering, exploiting, and sharing vulnerabilities quick and relatively painless. But while Metasploit is used by security professionals everywhere, the tool can be hard to grasp for first-time users. Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide fills this gap by teaching you how to harness the Framework and interact with the vibrant community of Metasploit contributors. Once you've built your foundation for penetration testing, you’ll learn the Framework's conventions, interfaces, and module system as you launch simulated attacks. You’ll move on to advanced penetration testing techniques, including network reconnaissance and enumeration, client-side attacks, wireless attacks, and targeted social-engineering attacks. Learn how to: –Find and exploit unmaintained, misconfigured, and unpatched systems –Perform reconnaissance and find valuable information about your target –Bypass anti-virus technologies and circumvent security controls –Integrate Nmap, NeXpose, and Nessus with Metasploit to automate discovery –Use the Meterpreter shell to launch further attacks from inside the network –Harness standalone Metasploit utilities, third-party tools, and plug-ins –Learn how to write your own Meterpreter post exploitation modules and scripts You'll even touch on exploit discovery for zero-day research, write a fuzzer, port existing exploits into the Framework, and learn how to cover your tracks. Whether your goal is to secure your own networks or to put someone else's to the test, Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide will take you there and beyond.