June 2015
Intermediate to advanced
224 pages
4h 13m
English
book
Python Web Penetration Testing Cookbook
by Cameron Buchanan, Terry Ip, Andrew Mabbitt, Benjamin May
Overview
Discover how to streamline your web penetration testing with Python in 'Python Web Penetration Testing Cookbook.' This book provides over 60 practical recipes to equip you with the expertise to test web applications effectively. Learn the skills to create your own customizable Python scripts tailored for testing and security needs.
What this Book will help me do
- Enumerate and gather detailed information about users and web applications to assess vulnerabilities.
- Develop and execute sophisticated attacks using headers and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) techniques.
- Build and integrate reporting tools to compile findings into clear, professional reports.
- Create scripts that identify and exploit Directory Traversal vulnerabilities.
- Master reverse engineering concepts by creating Proof of Concept malware and reverse shells to test security defenses.
Author(s)
Cameron Buchanan, Terry Ip, Andrew Mabbitt, and Benjamin May are seasoned cybersecurity experts and Python developers. Their extensive experience in penetration testing and interest in simplifying tools for testers culminate in this hands-on book. They aim to empower testers by providing recipes that are both easy to follow and practical.
Who is it for?
Aimed at penetration testers and cybersecurity professionals, this book suits those with basic Python knowledge and an interest in web application security. It's ideal for testers seeking to expand their skills in crafting custom tools. If you want to gain mastery over Python in the context of security testing, this book is for you.
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