Pen Testing from Contract to Report by Alfred Basta, Nadine Basta & Waqar Anwar, 2024

Penetration tests, also known as ‘pen tests’, are a means of assessing the security of a computer system by simulating a cyber-attack. These tests can be an essential tool in detecting exploitable vulnerabilities in a computer system or web application, averting potential user data breaches, privacy violations, losses of system function, and more. With system security an increasingly fundamental part of a connected world, it has never been more important that cyber professionals understand the pen test and its potential applications.

Pen Testing from Contract to Report offers a step-by-step overview of the subject. Built around a new concept called the Penetration Testing Life Cycle, it breaks the process into phases, guiding the reader through each phase and its potential to expose and address system vulnerabilities. The result is an essential tool in the ongoing fight against harmful system intrusions.

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Anyone can be a Hacker by Qualifera, 2024

The book contains a comprehensive introduction to the procedures needed to finish an ethical hack or penetration test, which doesn't require any prior hacking knowledge. After completing a penetration test, you will understand how to use and analyse the output of contemporary hacking tools correctly. The book covers a wide range of attacks. The book takes you step-by-step through all of the tools and procedures in an organised, systematic way so you can see how the output from each tool may be used to its greatest potential in the penetration tester's later stages. You will be able to observe how the many tools and phases link to one another with clarity thanks to this method. This book will help you advance your hacking abilities and is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning about ethical hacking.

We will first understand how to set up Kali Linux, Kali Linux is an Opensource Debian based Linux operating system that is used for Penetration testing and cyber security audits. Ethical hackers prefer using Kali Linux as it contains several pre-installed tools, open source, anonymity feature, and customization choices.

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Cybersecurity Today: Cyber attacks, network security, and threat prevention, Debrupa Palit, 2025

This book comprehensively covers essential topics ranging from the fundamentals of cybersecurity to advanced hacking concepts, cyber law, malware detection, wireless networking, and strategies for staying secure in the digital world.

This book starts with networking and security basics, covering network models, communication protocols, and cybersecurity principles. It explores hacking, cybercrime, ethical hacking, and legal issues. Topics like malware, cryptography, cloud security, wireless networking, and best practices for data protection are also covered. It provides practical guidance on password management, security software, and firewalls. The book concludes by discussing emerging trends in cybersecurity, including cloud security, IoT, AI, and blockchain, helping readers stay ahead of evolving threats.

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A Beginner's Guide To Web Application Penetration Testing, Ali Abdollahi, 2025

You'll learn about common vulnerabilities and how to perform a variety of effective attacks on web applications. Consistent with the approach publicized by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), the book explains how to find, exploit and combat the ten most common security vulnerability categories, including broken access controls, cryptographic failures, code injection, security misconfigurations, and more.

You will also learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities using automated tools and manual testing methodologies. The book provides hands-on guidance on using leading web application security tools, such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nmap. It covers how to conduct common attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site noscripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF), required for a practical understanding of web application vulnerabilities.

Beyond just identifying vulnerabilities, the book guides on analyzing testing results to improve the security measures of web applications systematically. It explores web application security frameworks and standards, helping you to align your security practices with industry-recognized guidelines. The book focuses on practical exercises and real-world examples, making it an essential tool for anyone looking to understand or improve the security of web applications. This hands-on approach ensures that you can translate theoretical knowledge into actionable skills.

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Жизнь в стиле self-made. Как прийти к жизни мечты и не сдохнуть по дороге, Лиана Чистякова, 2021

Тебе нравится твоя жизнь? Ты делаешь то, что хочешь? Такой ли ты мечтала стать?

Такие вопросы задавала себе Лиана Чистякова, наблюдая за своей скромной жизнью: бесперспективная работа в провинции, постоянная нехватка денег, долги, кредиты, переросшие в мучительный развод и крах всех ожиданий…

Сегодня, спустя несколько лет, Лиана живет в собственной квартире в Москве, она успешная бизнес-леди, мотивационный спикер и мама троих детей. Сильная, дерзкая, независимая, свободная, гармоничная и счастливая!

Как «простая девчонка» из провинции смогла воплотить мечту об идеальной жизни? С чем ей пришлось столкнуться на своем пути? О чем стоит знать, перед тем как сделать шаг в неизвестность? Все ответы – в книге. Автор рассказывает драматичные истории из своей жизни, делится опытом, лайфхаками, полезными инструментами и задает глубокие вопросы. Она словно берет тебя за руку и ведет к твоей мечте. Чтобы ты встряхнулась, построила путь к персональной сказке и стала королевой своего мира.

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