May 2020
Intermediate to advanced
544 pages
12h 57m
English
Overview
Dive into the realm of web application security with 'Hands-On Web Penetration Testing with Metasploit'. Through engaging, practical instruction, this book details the utilization of Metasploit 5.0 for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web environments. Comprehensive and action-driven, this guide is a must-have for anyone craving mastery over web penetration testing tools and methodologies.
What this Book will help me do
- Set up and master the Metasploit framework, including its GUI interface.
- Conduct reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment using Metasploit.
- Perform penetration tests on popular CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.
- Exploit vulnerabilities in technological platforms such as Jenkins, JBoss, and Tomcat.
- Recognize and address logical security flaws through fuzzing techniques.
Author(s)
Harpreet Singh and Himanshu Sharma bring their rich expertise in web security and penetration testing to this book. With years of hands-on experience utilizing and adapting Metasploit for diverse penetration testing scenarios, they write in a way that bridges theoretical concepts with actionable tactics. Their emphasis on practical application ensures that readers can directly translate lessons into professional success.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for web security analysts, security professionals, and bug bounty hunters aiming to deepen their knowledge of web application penetration testing. It suits readers preferring graphical interfaces like Metasploit's GUI and those at an intermediate technical expertise level. No prior Metasploit experience is necessary.
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