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Python for Offensive PenTest. A practical guide to ethical hacking and penetration testing using Python

Hussam Khrais

Python is an easy-to-learn and cross-platform programming language that has unlimited third-party libraries. Plenty of open source hacking tools are written in Python, which can be easily integrated within your script.This book is packed with step-by-step instructions and working examples to make you a skilled penetration tester. It is divided into clear bite-sized chunks, so you can learn at your own pace and focus on the areas of most interest to you. This book will teach you how to code a reverse shell and build an anonymous shell. You will also learn how to hack passwords and perform a privilege escalation on Windows with practical examples. You will set up your own virtual hacking environment in VirtualBox, which will help you run multiple operating systems for your testing environment.By the end of this book, you will have learned how to code your own scripts and mastered ethical hacking from scratch.

Python for Security and Networking. Leverage Python modules and tools in securing your network and applications - Third Edition

José Manuel Ortega

Python’s latest updates add numerous libraries that can be used to perform critical security-related missions, including detecting vulnerabilities in web applications, taking care of attacks, and helping to build secure and robust networks that are resilient to them. This fully updated third edition will show you how to make the most of them and improve your security posture.The first part of this book will walk you through Python scripts and libraries that you’ll use throughout the book. Next, you’ll dive deep into the core networking tasks where you will learn how to check a network’s vulnerability using Python security scripting and understand how to check for vulnerabilities in your network – including tasks related to packet sniffing. You’ll also learn how to achieve endpoint protection by leveraging Python packages along with writing forensics scripts.The next part of the book will show you a variety of modern techniques, libraries, and frameworks from the Python ecosystem that will help you extract data from servers and analyze the security in web applications. You’ll take your first steps in extracting data from a domain using OSINT tools and using Python tools to perform forensics tasks.By the end of this book, you will be able to make the most of Python to test the security of your network and applications.

Python Penetration Testing Cookbook. Practical recipes on implementing information gathering, network security, intrusion detection, and post-exploitation

Rejah Rehim

Penetration testing is the use of tools and code to attack a system in order to assess its vulnerabilities to external threats. Python allows pen testers to create their own tools. Since Python is a highly valued pen-testing language, there are many native libraries and Python bindings available specifically for pen-testing tasks.Python Penetration Testing Cookbook begins by teaching you how to extract information from web pages. You will learn how to build an intrusion detection system using network sniffing techniques. Next, you will find out how to scan your networks to ensure performance and quality, and how to carry out wireless pen testing on your network to avoid cyber attacks. After that, we’ll discuss the different kinds of network attack. Next, you’ll get to grips with designing your own torrent detection program. We’ll take you through common vulnerability scenarios and then cover buffer overflow exploitation so you can detect insecure coding. Finally, you’ll master PE code injection methods to safeguard your network.

Python Programming Blueprints. Build nine projects by leveraging powerful frameworks such as Flask, Nameko, and Django

Daniel Furtado, Marcus Pennington

Python is a very powerful, high-level, object-oriented programming language. It's known for its simplicity and huge community support. Python Programming Blueprints will help you build useful, real-world applications using Python.In this book, we will cover some of the most common tasks that Python developers face on a daily basis, including performance optimization and making web applications more secure. We will familiarize ourselves with the associated software stack and master asynchronous features in Python. We will build a weather application using command-line parsing. We will then move on to create a Spotify remote control where we'll use OAuth and the Spotify Web API. The next project will cover reactive extensions by teaching you how to cast votes on Twitter the Python way. We will also focus on web development by using the famous Django framework to create an online game store. We will then create a web-based messenger using the new Nameko microservice framework. We will cover topics like authenticating users and, storing messages in Redis.By the end of the book, you will have gained hands-on experience in coding with Python.

QGIS Python Programming Cookbook, Second Edition. Automating geospatial development - Second Edition

Joel Lawhead

QGIS is a desktop geographic information system that facilitates data viewing, editing, and analysis. Paired with the most efficient scripting language—Python, we can write effective scripts that extend the core functionality of QGIS. Based on version QGIS 2.18, this book will teach you how to write Python code that works with spatial data to automate geoprocessing tasks in QGIS. It will cover topics such as querying and editing vector data and using raster data. You will also learn to create, edit, and optimize a vector layer for faster queries, reproject a vector layer, reduce the number of vertices in a vector layer without losing critical data, and convert a raster to a vector. Following this, you will work through recipes that will help you compose static maps, create heavily customized maps, and add specialized labels and annotations. As well as this, we’ll also share a few tips and tricks based on different aspects of QGIS.

Ransomware w akcji. Przygotuj swoją firmę na atak cyberprzestępców

Artur Markiewicz

Cyberatak to kwestia czasu. Przygotuj się! Jeśli chodzi o cyberbezpieczeństwo, żadna firma nie jest bezpieczna. Pytanie, które należy sobie zadać, nie brzmi: czy zostaniemy zaatakowani? Odpowiedź na nie jest bowiem oczywista: tak, zostaniecie zaatakowani. Właściwe pytania są takie: Skąd będziemy wiedzieć, że zostaliśmy zaatakowani? Co wówczas zrobimy? Ten poradnik ma za zadanie zawczasu pomóc Ci na nie odpowiedzieć i wesprzeć Cię w momencie, w którym nastąpi atak typu ransomware. Tego typu atak polega na blokowaniu pracownikom dostępu do urządzeń i plików, a następnie żądaniu okupu za jego przywrócenie. Z książki dowiesz się między innymi: Czym jest atak ransomware i jakie są jego możliwe konsekwencje Jakie taktyki stosują przestępcy Jak może wyglądać atak na podstawie studiów przypadków Jak się zabezpieczyć, jeśli chodzi o sprzęt i ludzi W jaki sposób reagować na atak - z podziałem na role: od zarządu po szeregowego pracownika

Resilient Cybersecurity. Reconstruct your defense strategy in an evolving cyber world

Mark Dunkerley

Building a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Program addresses the current challenges and knowledge gaps in cybersecurity, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate the digital landscape securely and effectively. Readers will gain insights into the current state of the cybersecurity landscape, understanding the evolving threats and the challenges posed today.This book emphasizes the importance of prioritizing well-being within the cybersecurity profession, addressing a concern often overlooked in the industry. You will construct a cybersecurity program that encompasses cybersecurity architecture, identity and access management, cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, cybersecurity awareness, training, and testing, vendor risk management, and proactive services. It dives deep into managing Operational Technology (OT) & the Internet of Things (IoT), equipping readers with the knowledge and strategies to secure these critical areas.You will also explore the critical components of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) within cybersecurity, focusing on the oversight and management of these functions. This book provides practical insights, strategies, and knowledge to help organizations build and enhance their cybersecurity programs, ultimately safeguarding against evolving threats in today's digital landscape.

Reverse Engineering Armv8-A Systems. A practical guide to kernel, firmware, and TrustZone analysis

Austin Kim, Bojun Seo

Unlock the secrets hidden in binary code without needing the source! Written by a Linux kernel engineer and author with over 14 years of industry experience, this book lays a solid foundation in reverse engineering and takes you from curious analyst to expert. You’ll master advanced techniques to dissect kernel binaries, including kernel module files, vmlinux, and vmcore, giving you the power to analyze systems at their core.This practical, three-part journey starts with the essentials of reverse engineering, introducing the key features of Armv8-A processors and the ELF file format. The second part walks you through the reverse-engineering process, from Arm environment setup to using static and dynamic analysis tools, including innovative methods for analyzing kernel binaries and the powerful debugging tool uftrace. The final part covers security, exploring TrustZone and the latest security techniques to safeguard Arm devices at the hardware level.By the end of this reverse engineering book, you'll have comprehensive Armv8-A expertise and the practical skills to analyze any binary with confidence while leveraging advanced security features to harden your systems.

Ryzyko w cyberbezpieczeństwie. Metody modelowania, pomiaru i szacowania ryzyka. Wydanie II

Douglas W. Hubbard, Richard Seiersen

Lord Kelvin powtarzał, że jeśli nie potrafisz czegoś zmierzyć, to nie znasz tego wystarczająco dobrze. Ta zasada w pełni odnosi się do analizy ryzyka w cyberbezpieczeństwie, a słabość pomiarów prowadzi do podejmowania błędnych decyzji. Ta książka nauczy Cię nowych sposobów myślenia o problemie. Uważam, że jest lekturą obowiązkową dla naszej dziedziny! John "Four" Flynn, CISO Amazon Stores Oto drugie wydanie książki, którą specjaliści CISO uznali za przełomową. Dowiesz się z niej, jak kwantyfikować niepewność i jak za pomocą prostych metod i narzędzi poprawić ocenę ryzyka w nowoczesnych organizacjach. Znalazły się tu nowe techniki modelowania, pomiaru i szacowania, a także mnóstwo praktycznych wskazówek dotyczących wdrażania tych rozwiązań w formie spójnego programu. Nauczysz się też oceniać ryzyko, gdy masz dostęp do niewielu danych. Przekonasz się, że zamiast metod jakościowych dużo lepsze efekty w zarządzaniu ryzykiem cyberbezpieczeństwa osiąga się dzięki kwantyfikacji i zaplanowanym pomiarom. Ta książka umożliwia pewne poruszanie się w złożonym krajobrazie cyberbezpieczeństwa. Jason Chan, były wiceprezes do spraw bezpieczeństwa informacji, Netflix Opisane przez Hubbarda i Seiersena metody są praktyczne. Każdy, kto zajmuje się cyberbezpieczeństwem, powinien je stosować. Nick Shevelyov, były CISO banku Silicon Valley

Securing Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop. Start implementing and optimizing security for Windows 365 and AVD infrastructure

Dominiek Verham, Christiaan Brinkhoff, Johan Vanneuville, Scott...

Do you want to effectively implement and maintain secure virtualized systems? This book will give you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft virtual endpoints, from the fundamentals of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop to advanced security measures, enabling you to secure, manage, and optimize virtualized environments in line with contemporary cybersecurity challenges.You’ll start with an introduction to Microsoft technologies, gaining a foundational understanding of their capabilities. Next, you’ll delve into the importance of endpoint security, addressing the challenges faced by companies in safeguarding their digital perimeters. This book serves as a practical guide to securing virtual endpoints, covering topics such as network access, data leakage prevention, update management, threat detection, and access control configuration. As you progress, the book offers insights into the nuanced security measures required for Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and the broader Microsoft Azure infrastructure. The book concludes with real-world use cases, providing practical scenarios for deploying Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop.By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with practical skills for implementing and evaluating robust endpoint security strategies.

Securing Cloud Services. A Comprehensive Approach to Safeguarding Cloud Infrastructure, Services, and Data

IT Governance Publishing, Lee Newcombe

Cloud computing plays a critical role in modern business, but with it comes a host of security challenges. This book explores the intricacies of securing cloud services, starting with foundational concepts of cloud computing and moving into specific service and deployment models. It provides insights into balancing security benefits with potential risks such as availability issues, shadow IT, and information leakage. The book goes on to focus on security threats, from hackers and insiders to government entities, while offering strategies to mitigate these risks. The practical approach continues with a deep dive into security architecture, providing a structured model to secure cloud environments across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and more. Further, it examines the regulatory landscape, including compliance requirements, privacy concerns, and data protection laws that impact cloud service security. Finally, the book concludes with projections about the future of cloud security and emerging challenges. Readers will gain not only the theoretical foundations but also real-world insights that they can apply to strengthen their cloud service security.

Securing Industrial Control Systems and Safety Instrumented Systems. A practical guide for safeguarding mission and safety critical systems

Jalal Bouhdada, Marco Ayala

As modern process facilities become increasingly sophisticated and vulnerable to cyber threats, securing critical infrastructure is more crucial than ever. This book offers an indispensable guide to industrial cybersecurity and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), vital for maintaining the safety and reliability of critical systems and protecting your operations, personnel, and assets.Starting with SIS design principles, the book delves into the architecture and protocols of safety networks. It provides hands-on experience identifying vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors, exploring how attackers might target SIS components. You’ll thoroughly analyze Key SIS technologies, threat modeling, and attack techniques targeting SIS controllers and engineer workstations. The book shows you how to secure Instrument Asset Management Systems (IAMS), implement physical security measures, and apply integrated risk management methodologies. It also covers compliance with emerging cybersecurity regulations and industry standards worldwide.By the end of the book, you’ll have gained practical insights into various risk assessment methodologies and a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively protect critical infrastructure.

Securing Network Infrastructure. Discover practical network security with Nmap and Nessus 7

Sairam Jetty, Sagar Rahalkar

Digitization drives technology today, which is why it’s so important for organizations to design security mechanisms for their network infrastructures. Analyzing vulnerabilities is one of the best ways to secure your network infrastructure.This Learning Path begins by introducing you to the various concepts of network security assessment, workflows, and architectures. You will learn to employ open source tools to perform both active and passive network scanning and use these results to analyze and design a threat model for network security. With a firm understanding of the basics, you will then explore how to use Nessus and Nmap to scan your network for vulnerabilities and open ports and gain back door entry into a network. As you progress through the chapters, you will gain insights into how to carry out various key scanning tasks, including firewall detection, OS detection, and access management to detect vulnerabilities in your network.By the end of this Learning Path, you will be familiar with the tools you need for network scanning and techniques for vulnerability scanning and network protection.This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt books:•Network Scanning Cookbook by Sairam Jetty•Network Vulnerability Assessment by Sagar Rahalkar

Security Automation with Ansible 2. Leverage Ansible 2 to automate complex security tasks like application security, network security, and malware analysis

Akash Mahajan, MADHU AKULA

Security automation is one of the most interesting skills to have nowadays. Ansible allows you to write automation procedures once and use them across your entire infrastructure. This book will teach you the best way to use Ansible for seemingly complex tasks by using the various building blocks available and creating solutions that are easy to teach others, store for later, perform version control on, and repeat.We’ll start by covering various popular modules and writing simple playbooks to showcase those modules. You’ll see how this can be applied over a variety of platforms and operating systems, whether they are Windows/Linux bare metal servers or containers on a cloud platform. Once the bare bones automation is in place, you’ll learn how to leverage tools such as Ansible Tower or even Jenkins to create scheduled repeatable processes around security patching, security hardening, compliance reports, monitoring of systems, and so on. Moving on, you’ll delve into useful security automation techniques and approaches, and learn how to extend Ansible for enhanced security. While on the way, we will tackle topics like how to manage secrets, how to manage all the playbooks that we will create and how to enable collaboration using Ansible Galaxy. In the final stretch, we’ll tackle how to extend the modules of Ansible for our use, and do all the previous tasks in a programmatic manner to get even more powerful automation frameworks and rigs.

Security Intelligence with Sumo Logic. Your guide to an effective security detection and response program with the Sumo Logic platform

Bogdan Kireeve, Chas Clawson

Modernize your security operations with Sumo Logic’s Continuous Intelligence Platform that delivers real-time detection, analysis, and response to threats, and find out how it enables security teams to unify monitoring, apply advanced analytics, and strengthen defenses across diverse environments.Step by step, this guide takes you through configuring Sumo Logic to ingest and visualize log data, running versatile queries, and using Security Apps to meet compliance and audit demands. You’ll learn how to take full advantage of Cloud SIEM by creating enriched records, building correlation rules, proactively threat hunting, and tuning signals to reduce false positives.Beyond traditional SIEM use cases, discover how Sumo Logic supports modern DevSecOps practices that embed security into the development lifecycle without compromising delivery speed and features such as entity inventory, third-party integrations, and best practices that enhance investigation and detection accuracy.Finally, you’ll prepare for the future of security intelligence, where automation, machine learning, and AI-driven insights reshape threat defense, ensuring you’re ready to transform your security operations with Sumo Logic Cloud SIEM.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase required

Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response for Security Analysts. Learn the secrets of SOAR to improve MTTA and MTTR and strengthen your organization's security posture

Benjamin Kovacevic

What your journey will look likeWith the help of this expert-led book, you’ll become well versed with SOAR, acquire new skills, and make your organization's security posture more robust.You’ll start with a refresher on the importance of understanding cyber security, diving into why traditional tools are no longer helpful and how SOAR can help.Next, you’ll learn how SOAR works and what its benefits are, including optimized threat intelligence, incident response, and utilizing threat hunting in investigations.You’ll also get to grips with advanced automated scenarios and explore useful tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk SOAR, and Google Chronicle SOAR.The final portion of this book will guide you through best practices and case studies that you can implement in real-world scenarios.By the end of this book, you will be able to successfully automate security tasks, overcome challenges, and stay ahead of threats.