Hacking and Security: Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing & Cybersecurity
Build practical cybersecurity knowledge with a comprehensive introduction to ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and system protection. This guide takes readers through controlled security-testing environments and introduces important techniques for identifying weaknesses and improving the security of modern IT systems.
Explore security concepts across Linux, Microsoft Windows, networks, web applications, cloud platforms, mobile devices, and Internet of Things environments. The book combines practical guidance with essential cybersecurity concepts to help readers better understand how attacks occur and how systems can be protected.
Ethical Hacking & Security Fundamentals
Learn how vulnerabilities, attack vectors, penetration testing, network security, authentication, digital forensics, and defensive security practices fit together in a modern cybersecurity environment.
What You Will Learn
- Understand common IT vulnerabilities and security risks
- Identify potential attack vectors in controlled environments
- Build a virtual learning environment for cybersecurity practice
- Explore ethical hacking and penetration-testing methodologies
- Understand network and client-side security concepts
- Strengthen Linux and Windows system security
- Explore web application security and vulnerability assessment
- Learn essential password, authentication, and forensic concepts
- Understand cloud, mobile, and IoT security fundamentals
Security Tools & Technologies
The guide introduces a range of tools and controlled environments used for cybersecurity education and security testing, including Kali Linux, Metasploitable, Juice Shop, Nmap, Hydra, Wireshark, Armitage, OpenVAS, and other security technologies.
Penetration Testing & System Protection
Develop a stronger understanding of penetration testing through network assessments, vulnerability identification, client-side security testing, and practical safety checks. The book also covers protective techniques for Windows servers, Linux systems, Samba file servers, and web applications.
Advanced Cybersecurity Areas
Expand your knowledge into cloud, mobile, and Internet of Things security. Additional topics include Microsoft 365 security, multi-factor authentication, conditional access, Android and iOS protection, and IoT protocols and services.
Ideal For
Cybersecurity students, ethical hacking learners, IT professionals, system administrators, penetration testers, security enthusiasts, and anyone looking to develop practical knowledge of modern cybersecurity.
