Penetration testing: protecting networks and systems

This book is a preparation guide for the CPTE examination, yet is also a general reference for experienced penetration testers, ethical hackers, auditors, security personnel and anyone else involved in the security of an organization’s computer systems. Key areas covered include: The primary phases of pen testing – reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability assessment and the eventual launch of an attack, The preparation of the test report – what information to include in the report and how best to present it to the client, The introduction of new technology ­– how it can improve business operations (e.g. employee remote access, wireless communications, public-facing web applications), but, at the same time, create new vulnerabilities.