Ethical Hacking Workshop

Get hands-on training and experience in tools, techniques, and best practices for effective ethical hacking to combat cyber threats at any scale

What's inside

• Advice on how to use the ethical hacking methodology and thought process to perform a successful ethical hack
• An exploration of the various stages of an ethical hack and the tools related to each phase
• Hands-on exercises at the end of each chapter to ensure you solidify what you've learnt and get experience with the tools
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

You'll get the most out of this book if

• You want to learn more about ethical hacking
• You already work as part of a security team, blue team, or purple team or as a security analyst - but that's not a prerequisite
• You want to become familiar with the same skills and tools that potential attackers may use to breach your system and identify security vulnerabilities
• You have a solid understanding of cloud computing and networking

What your journey will look like

• The Ethical Hacking Workshop will teach you how to perform ethical hacking and provide you with hands-on experience using relevant tools.
• By exploring the thought process involved in ethical hacking and the various techniques you can use to obtain results, you'll gain a deep understanding of how to leverage these skills effectively.
• Throughout the book, you'll learn how to conduct a successful ethical hack, how to use the tools correctly, and how to interpret the results to enhance your environment's security.
• By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed in ethical hacking and equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to safeguard your enterprise against cyber-attacks.

Some of the things you'll learn in this book

• The key differences between encryption algorithms, hashing algorithms, and cryptography standards
• How to capture and analyze network traffic
• Mastering recon techniques for effective network penetration testing
• How to perform scanning techniques and network mapping
• Leveraging various tools for advanced privilege escalation and lateral movement
• Persistence mechanisms for maintaining access to compromised systems