Step by Step Guide to Penetration Testing

This Guide requires no prior hacking experience, Step by Step Guide to Penetration Testing supplies all the steps required to do the different Exercises in easy to follow instructions with screen shots of the Exercises done by the author in order to produce the book. This Guide is considered a good starting point for those who want to start their career as Ethical hackers, Penetration testers or Security analysts. Also the book would be valuable to Information Security Managers, Systems administrators and network Engineers who would like to understand the tools and threats that hackers pose to their networks and systems. This Guide is a practical guide and does not go in detail about the theoretical aspects of the subjects explained. This is to keep readers focused on the practical part of Penetration Testing, users can get the theoretical details from other sources that after they have hands on experience with the subject. This Guide is an ideal resource for those who want to learn about ethical hacking but don't know where to start. It will help take your hacking skills to the next level. The topics and exercises described comply with international standards and form a solid hands on experience for those seeking Information security or offensive security certifications.