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4+ YearsPublisher | Packt Publishing Limited |
ISBN 13 | 9781782163169 |
ISBN 10 | 1782163166 |
Book Description | Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux contains various penetration testing methods using BackTrack that will be used by the reader. It contains clear step-by-step instructions with lot of screenshots. It is written in an easy to understand language which will further simplify the understanding for the user."Web Penetration Testing with Kali Linux" is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning how to become a penetration tester. It will also help the users who are new to Kali Linux and want to learn the features and differences in Kali versus Backtrack, and seasoned penetration testers who may need a refresher or reference on new tools and techniques. Basic familiarity with web-based programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript and MySQL will also prove helpful. |
About the Author | Joseph Muniz is a technical solutions architect and security researcher.. He started his career in software development and later managed networks as a contracted technical resource. Joseph moved into consulting and found a passion for security while meeting with a variety of customers. He has been involved with the design and implementation of multiple projects ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to large federal networks. You can also find Joseph speaking at live events as well as involved with other publications. Recent events include being a speaker for 'Social Media Deception' at the 2013 ASIS International conference, speaker for 'Eliminate Network Blind Spots with Data Center Security' webinar, speaker for 'Making Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Work' at the Government Solutions Forum, Washington DC and an article on 'Compromising Passwords in PenTest Magazine - Backtrack' Compendium, July 2013. Outside of work, he can be found behind turntables scratching classic vinyl or on the soccer pitch hacking away at the local club teams. Aamir Lakhani is a leading Cyber Security and Cyber Counter-intelligence architect. He is responsible for providing IT security solutions to major commercial and federal enterprise organizations. Lakhani leads projects that implement security postures for Fortune 500 companies, the US Department of Defense, major healthcare providers, educational institutions, and financial and media organizations. Lakhani has designed offensive counter-defense measures for defense and intelligence agencies, and has assisted organizations in defending themselves from active strike back attacks perpetrated by underground cyber groups. Lakhani is considered an industry leader in support of detailed architectural engagements and projects on topics related to cyber defense, mobile application threats, malware and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) research, and Dark Security. Lakhani is the author or contributor of several books, and has appeared on National Public Radio as an expert on Cyber Security.Writing under the pseudonym. In their recent list of 46 Federal Technology Experts to Follow on Twitter, Forbes magazine described Aamir Lakhani as "a blogger, infosec specialist, superhero...and all around good guy." |
Language | English |
Author | Joseph Muniz, Aamir Lakhani |
Publication Date | 30 September 2013 |
Number of Pages | 342 |
Web Penetration Testing With Kali Linux Paperback English by Joseph Muniz - 30 September 2013