April 2022
Intermediate to advanced
208 pages
4h 1m
English
Overview
Offensive Shellcode from Scratch provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding and working with shellcode, guiding you from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. This book demystifies the process of creating shellcode and tackling countermeasures, enabling you to practically apply your knowledge in security and penetration testing scenarios.
What this Book will help me do
- Master the intricacies of shellcode and its application in cybersecurity.
- Develop and implement real-world shellcode for both Linux and Windows environments.
- Understand and work with assembly language, a core component of shellcode development.
- Explore the tools and techniques used for debugging and testing shellcode.
- Learn about countermeasures and strategies for bypassing security to enhance practical skills.
Author(s)
Rishalin Pillay is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in penetration testing and offensive security. With his practical focus and clear teaching style, Rishalin aims to empower readers with foundational and advanced knowledge of shellcoding.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for penetration testers and red teamers looking to deepen their understanding of shellcode. It caters to beginners with no prior experience as well as intermediate readers seeking to refine their skills, guiding them through crafting and deploying shellcode effectively across platforms.
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