The Pentester BluePrint

Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker

The Pentester BluePrint
Phillip L Wylie, Kim Crawley
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4 Jan 2021 US
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9781119684305
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JUMPSTART YOUR NEW AND EXCITING CAREER AS A PENETRATION TESTERThe Pentester BluePrint: Your Guide to Being a Pentester offers readers a chance to delve deeply into the world of the ethical, or "white-hat" hacker. Accomplished pentester and author Phillip L. Wylie and cybersecurity researcher Kim Crawley walk you through the basic and advanced topics necessary to understand how to make a career out of finding vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. You' ll learn about the role of a penetration tester, what a pentest involves, and the prerequisite knowledge you' ll need to start the educational journey of becoming a pentester. Discover how to develop a plan by assessing your current skillset and finding a starting place to begin growing your knowledge and skills. Finally, find out how to become employed as a pentester by using social media, networking strategies, and community involvement. Perfect for IT workers and entry-level information security professionals, The Pentester BluePrint also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone seeking to transition to the exciting and in-demand field of penetration testing. Written in a highly approachable and accessible style, The Pentester BluePrint avoids unnecessarily technical lingo in favor of concrete advice and practical strategies to help you get your start in pentesting. This book will teach you:The foundations of pentesting, including basic IT skills like operating systems, networking, and security systemsThe development of hacking skills and a hacker mindsetWhere to find educational options, including college and university classes, security training providers, volunteer work, and self-studyWhich certifications and degrees are most useful for gaining employment as a pentesterHow to get experience in the pentesting field, including labs, CTFs, and bug bounties
PHILLIP L. WYLIE has over two decades of experience working in IT and information security. In addition to working as a penetration tester he has founded and runs The Pwn School Project, teaching ethical hacking. He holds the CISSP, OSCP, and GWAPT certifications. He is a highly sought-after public speaker who frequently presents at conferences about pentesting. He was interviewed for the Tribe of Hackers Red Team book. KIM CRAWLEY is dedicated to researching and writing about a plethora of cybersecurity issues. Some of the companies Kim has worked for over the years include Sophos, AT&T Cybersecurity, BlackBerry Cylance, Tripwire, and Venafi. All matters red team, blue team, and purple team fascinate her. But she' s especially fascinated by malware, social engineering, and advanced persistent threats. Kim' s extracurricular activities include running an online cybersecurity event called DisInfoSec, and autistic self-advocacy.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781119684305
Published: 4 Jan 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Format: Paperback
Height: 235mm
Width: 149mm
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 54g
Pages: 192

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