CyberSecurity Summary
CyberSecurity Summary is your go-to podcast for concise and insightful summaries of the latest and most influential books in the field of cybersecurity.Each episode delves into the core concepts, key takeaways, and practical applications of these books, providing you with the knowledge you need to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, CyberSecurity Summary offers valuable insights and discussions to enhance your understanding and keep you informed.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/cyber_security_summary
PGP & GPG: Email for the Practical Paranoid
This excerpt from the Book "PGP & GPG: Email for the Practical Paranoid" by Michael W. Lucas provides an overview of the open-source encryption programs PGP and GnuPG, which are used to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of email communications. The text covers topics such as basic cryptography concepts, key management practices, email client integration, and potential security vulnerabilities, providing readers with practical guidance on how to use these programs effectively. It emphasizes the importance of building a "Web of Trust" and using strong passphrases to protect private keys, and offers a comprehensive introduction to OpenPGP for both novice...
Personal Digital Security: Protecting Yourself from Online Crime
This excerpt from the Book, "Personal Digital Security: Protecting Yourself from Online Crime" provides advice on how to keep personal computers and mobile devices secure from malicious hackers. The author suggests a variety of measures to protect both online accounts and physical devices, including strong passwords, antivirus software, and regularly backing up important data. The text also covers ways to guard against phishing scams, credit card fraud, and various social engineering tactics. In addition, the excerpt outlines strategies for safeguarding children’s online activities and monitoring their accounts on social media platforms.
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Perform a web penetration test
This Book teaches readers how to perform a web penetration test. The course explains the stages of a penetration test, beginning with understanding the nature of such a test and the ethics involved, followed by information gathering and reconnaissance techniques. The text details various methods for scanning and identifying vulnerabilities, including active and passive reconnaissance, scanning for open ports and vulnerable services, checking encryption quality, and utilizing interception proxies. The document emphasizes practical skills needed for effective penetration testing, including using tools such as Kali Linux and BURP Suite, as well as documenting findings and creating reports. The course...
Penetration Testing With Perl
This excerpt from the Book "Pentesting With Perl" describes how to use Perl programming for penetration testing. The book covers a wide range of topics including how to use Perl to gather open-source intelligence (OSINT), perform various types of attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS), crack passwords, and analyze network traffic. It also provides practical examples of how to create penetration testing tools using Perl and discusses methods for reporting penetration test results, including the creation of graphs, HTML reports, and PDF files. The book is intended for those interested in learning how to use Perl...
Linux Forensics
This Book, Linux Forensics, aims to provide a comprehensive guide to digital forensics using Linux. It explores various techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting digital evidence from Linux systems. The book covers topics such as live analysis, image creation, mounting images, filesystem analysis, and advanced techniques for identifying and analyzing malware. It also provides practical advice for building a forensics toolkit, conducting investigations, and presenting findings.
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Pentest Secrets: Breaking The Unbreakable Enterprise Security
The excerpt is a section from the book "Pentest Secrets," which details the author's experience with a double-blind penetration test. The author, Sagar Bansal, describes his team's process of gaining access to an organization's systems, starting with social engineering and working through various technical hurdles. The book aims to teach readers the realities of enterprise security by showcasing the author's unconventional methods, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, and exploring the challenges of working within a time-constrained, high-stakes environment. The book also provides insights into the author's business approach and the importance of communication and negotiation with clients.
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Penetration Testing With the Bash Shell: Make the Most of the Bash Shell and Kali Linux's Command-Line-Based Security Assessment Tools
Penetration Testing with the Bash Shell is a guide to using the Bash shell and Kali Linux command-line tools for penetration testing. The book covers fundamental Bash skills, customizing the shell environment, network reconnaissance techniques, and exploitation methods. It also explores reverse engineering using tools like Objdump and GDB, and details network exploitation and monitoring tools. The authors, Keith Makan and David Huttleston Jr., share their expertise in security assessment and penetration testing. Finally, the text includes information on the book's publisher, Packt Publishing, and other related publications.
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Penetration Testing For Dummies
This Book is a compilation of excerpts from Penetration Testing for Dummies by Robert Shimonski. The book provides a comprehensive guide to penetration testing, covering various aspects from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques. It explains the role of penetration testers, different types of hackers, and various attack vectors. The book also details the use of numerous tools like Kali Linux, Nmap, and Wireshark, and guides readers through the process of conducting a penetration test, creating a report, and making recommendations for improved security. Finally, it offers resources for continued learning and professional development in penetration testing.
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PASS the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007
This Book provides an extensive overview of network concepts, devices, and protocols with a particular focus on CompTIA Network+ exam preparation. It covers fundamental network components like routers, switches, and firewalls, explores various network topologies and protocols, and delves into security considerations, including common network attacks, preventative measures, and best practices for network management. The document also examines troubleshooting techniques, hardware and software tools, and network administration policies and procedures.
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Hands-On Red Team Tactics
The Book is a guide to ethical hacking and penetration testing, focusing on red team tactics. The guide outlines common penetration testing standards and techniques, exploring tools such as Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, and Empire. The text provides practical steps on how to exploit vulnerabilities, gain access to systems, and maintain persistent access. Additionally, it addresses methods to obfuscate command and control (C2) servers and exfiltrate data from targeted systems, emphasizing security measures and best practices for ethical hacking operations.
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