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Hands-On Penetration Testing with Python
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Hands-On Penetration Testing with Python

by Furqan Khan
January 2019
Intermediate to advanced
502 pages
12h 19m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

"Hands-On Penetration Testing with Python" takes you on a journey through advanced Python programming techniques applied to ethical hacking. You'll uncover techniques to identify vulnerabilities, develop custom exploits, and automate cybersecurity use cases.

What this Book will help me do

  • Use Python scripts to identify infrastructure vulnerabilities
  • Develop custom exploits for ethical hacking needs
  • Automate web scanning and other cybersecurity tasks using Python
  • Integrate data science methods into cybersecurity operations
  • Understand reverse engineering and secure development using Python

Author(s)

Furqan Khan is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a deep passion for Python programming and penetration testing. With years of experience in developing offensive security tools and training ethical hackers, his writing brings clarity and a hands-on approach. His work reflects his goal to empower learners in technical cybersecurity roles.

Who is it for?

This book is designed for cybersecurity professionals, security consultants, and developers looking to enhance their hacking and automation skills. Beginners with little Python experience will also benefit from its clear guidance. If your goal is to understand and implement the synergy between Python and ethical hacking, this is the book for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781788990820