Penetration Testing With BackTrack Version 3

Penetration Testing with BackTrack A note from the authors Thank you for opting to take the “Offensive Security - PWB” extended lab training. PWB is not your usual IT security course. We hope to challenge you, give you a hard time and make you think independently during the training. We will often throw you into the deep end with short exercises andchallenges. You won't be served fish, you'll be taught to catch them. My personal opinion of the IT security arena is that it should be formally separated into two distinct fields - “Defensive Security” and “Offensive Security”. This idea came to me when a good friend and Microsoft Networking mentor o

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Penetration Testing with Kali Linux Version 1

  Kali Linux is a free security auditing operating system and toolkit that incorporates more than 300 penetration testing and security auditing, delivering an all-­‐‑in-­‐‑one solution that enables IT Administrators and security professionals to test the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. Kali Linux offers a smoother, easier penetration testing experience, making it more accessible to IT generalists as well as security specialists and its adherence to Debian Development standards provide a more familiar environment for IT Administrators. The result is a more robust solution that can be updated more easily. Users can also customize t

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Software Assurance Maturity Model

The Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM) is an open framework to help organizations formulate and implement a strategy for software security that is tailored to the specific risks facing the organization. The resources provided by SAMM will aid in: ◊ Evaluating an organization’s existing software security practices ◊ Building a balanced software security program in well-defined iterations ◊ Demonstrating concrete improvements to a security assurance program ◊ Defining and measuring security-related activities within an organization   SAMM was defined with flexibility in mind such that it can be utilized by small, medium, and

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TOGAF Version 9

TOGAF® is the de facto global standard for Enterprise Architecture. The Open Group Architecture Forum, comprised of more than 200 enterprises, develops and maintains the TOGAF standard and publishes successive versions at regular intervals. See Downloading TOGAF 9. The TOGAF framework enables organizations to effectively address critical business needs by: Ensuring that everyone speaks the same language Avoiding lock-in to proprietary solutions by standardizing on open methods for Enterprise Architecture Saving time and money, and utilize resources more effectively Achieving demonstrable ROI About TOGAF®   TOGAF

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NIST 800-53 (INFORMATION SECURITY)

The selection and implementation of appropriate security controls for an information system4 or a system-of-systems5 are important tasks that can have major implications on the operations6 and assets of an organization7 as well as the welfare of individuals and the Nation. Security controls are the management, operational, and technical safeguards or countermeasures employed within an organizational information system to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information. There are several important questions that should be answered by organizational officials when addressing the security considerations for t

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Download Kali Linux Social Engineering

This book contains instructions on how to perpetrate attacks with Kali Linux. These tasks are likely to be illegal in your jurisdiction in many circumstances, or at least count as a terms of service violation or professional misconduct. The instructions are provided so that you can test your system against threats, understand the nature of those threats, and protect your own systems from similar attacks. The information security environment has changed vastly over the years. Now, in spite of having security policies, compliance, and infrastructure security elements such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, and honey pots deployed inside every organizat

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Kali Linux : Assuring Security by Penetration Testing

Kali Linux is a penetration testing and security auditing platform with advanced tools to identify, detect, and exploit any vulnerabilities uncovered in the target network environment. Applying an appropriate testing methodology equipped with well-defined business objectives and a scheduled test plan will result in the robust penetration testing of your network. Kali Linux – Assuring Security by Penetration Testing is a fully focused, structured book that provides guidance on developing practical penetration testing skills by demonstrating the cutting-edge hacker tools and techniques in a coherent step-by-step strategy. It offers all the essential

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