The Pentester BluePrint, Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker by Phillip L. Wylie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Title Page Foreword Introduction

How I Became a Pentester Who Should Read This Book What You Will Learn How This Book Is Organized

1 What Is a Pentester?

Synonymous Terms and Types of Hackers Pentests Described Pentest Methodology Pentest Types Vulnerability Scanning Vulnerability Assessments Pentest Targets and Specializations Career Outlook Summary

2 Prerequisite Skills

Skills Required for Learning Pentesting Information Security Basics Summary

3 Education of a Hacker

Hacking Skills Hacker Mindset The Pentester Blueprint Formula Ethical Hacking Areas Types of Pentesting A Brief History of Pentesting Summary

4 Education Resources

Pentesting Courses Pentesting Books Pentesting Labs Web Resources Summary

5 Building a Pentesting Lab

Pentesting Lab Options Hacking Systems Popular Pentesting Tools Hacking Targets How Pentesters Build Their Labs Summary

6 Certifications and Degrees

Pentesting Certifications Pentesting Training and Coursework Acquiring Pentesting Credentials Certification Study Resources Summary

7 Developing a Plan

Skills Inventory Skill Gaps Action Plan Summary

8 Gaining Experience

Capture the Flag Bug Bounties A Brief History of Bug Bounty Programs Pro Bono and Volunteer Work Internships Labs Pentesters on Experience Summary

9 Getting Employed as a Pentester

Job Descriptions Professional Networking Social Media Résumé and Interview Tips Summary

Appendix: The Pentester Blueprint Glossary Index End User License Agreement