March 09, 2025

The Hacker Playbook 2: Practical Guide To Penetration Testing

16 minutes

"The Hacker Playbook 2" is a guide to penetration testing, expanding upon the first book with updated attacks and techniques. The book covers various attack vectors, including network scanning, web application exploitation (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF), and social engineering. It details the use of both open-source and commercial penetration testing tools, like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Cobalt Strike, providing practical examples and lab exercises. The author, with extensive experience in penetration testing, aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible resource for both students and professionals in the field, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying vulnerabilities rather than solely relying on tools. Finally, the book stresses the importance of reporting and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the ever-evolving security landscape.

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