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Penetration Testing

Georgia Weidman

Georgia Weidman introduces the core skills and techniques that every pentester needs. Using a virtual machine-based lab with Kali Linux, you'll run through practical lessons with tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and Burp Suite, experiencing the key stages of an actual assessment — information gathering, finding vulnerabilities, gaining access, post exploitation, and mobile hacking.

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This book provides a practical, hands-on introduction to penetration testing, guiding you through an actual assessment using Kali Linux and common security tools.

Read this if

  • You want a practical, lab-based introduction to penetration testing.
  • You are learning to use Kali Linux with tools like Nmap and Burp Suite.
  • You need to understand the stages of a real-world security assessment.

Skip this for now if

  • You are already an experienced penetration tester seeking advanced topics.
  • You prefer theoretical security concepts over practical, tool-based exercises.
  • You are looking for content on defensive security or incident response.
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