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Penetration Testing: Protecting Networks and Systems
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Penetration Testing: Protecting Networks and Systems

by Kevin M. Henry
June 2012
Intermediate to advanced
234 pages
3h 39m
English
IT Governance Publishing
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PREFACE

This book is a combination of attacking and defending. It is an attempt to shed light on the thoughts, motivations and actions of an attacker against an organization or individual, so that each of us can better defend our systems, our intellectual property and our values. Part of a good defense is a strong offense – and knowing how to probe, test and strengthen our systems is also knowing how to test and evaluate the effectiveness of our security controls and the resilience of our systems.

To become a great penetration tester requires experience and skill. It involves creativity, persistence and patience. This book discusses the management and planning side of penetration testing. It is not focused on how to use the tools available – ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781849283731