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Learning Penetration Testing with Python
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Learning Penetration Testing with Python

by Christopher Duffy
September 2015
Beginner
314 pages
7h 44m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Become proficient in using Python as a powerful tool for penetration testing. This book provides both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques for utilizing Python in a security testing context, guiding you through creating scripts, automating tasks, and solving real-world challenges in cybersecurity.

What this Book will help me do

  • Generate and manipulate Metasploit resource files efficiently.
  • Leverage Python libraries like Scapy and Nmap for networking tasks.
  • Perform advanced data parsing with technologies like XML and Microsoft Office files.
  • Design and implement buffer overflow attacks and custom exploit modules.
  • Construct multi-threaded security tools and enhance automation in penetration tests.

Author(s)

Christopher Duffy is an experienced cybersecurity professional specializing in penetration testing and Python-based security tool development. With years of practical expertise, Christopher brings a hands-on and approachable teaching style to help readers master the technical and conceptual aspects of Python-enhanced penetration testing.

Who is it for?

This book is for security professionals and researchers who have some familiarity with operating systems and penetration testing concepts, as well as those looking to enhance their knowledge of Python programming to improve their penetration testing capabilities. Whether you're a beginner to scripting or an experienced coder aiming to apply Python in security assessments, this book is an ideal match for your goals.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781785282324