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Practical Web Penetration Testing
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Practical Web Penetration Testing

by Gus Khawaja
June 2018
Intermediate to advanced
294 pages
7h 5m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Discover how to professionally secure web applications with 'Practical Web Penetration Testing'. This comprehensive guide walks you through actionable steps to analyze and protect web systems using industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Nmap. Dive into real-world scenarios and exercises to develop and hone your penetration testing skills.

What this Book will help me do

  • Effectively utilize Burp Suite for comprehensive web application security testing.
  • Master the use of Nmap and Metasploit for in-depth network analysis and exploitation.
  • Understand the process of threat modeling and apply it to real-world web application scenarios.
  • Automate repetitive penetration testing tasks using Python for increased efficiency.
  • Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and mitigation strategies on web applications.

Author(s)

None Khawaja is an experienced application security specialist with a deep understanding of web penetration testing methodologies. With years of hands-on experience, None has guided numerous professionals in securing web applications using advanced tools and techniques. Their approachable writing style aims to make technical concepts accessible to learners at all levels.

Who is it for?

This book is aimed at security professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, and developers seeking to enhance their understanding of web application security. If you are familiar with basic ethical hacking concepts and are looking to advance your skills in protecting real-world systems, this book provides an invaluable resource tailored for your needs.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781788624039Supplemental Content