https://ahessmat.netlify.com/tags/macof/Recent content in macof on Asa's WebsiteHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 02 May 2021 14:54:44 +0000https://ahessmat.netlify.com/post/2021-05-book-review-the-basics-of-hacking-and-penetration-testing/Sun, 02 May 2021 14:54:44 +0000https://ahessmat.netlify.com/post/2021-05-book-review-the-basics-of-hacking-and-penetration-testing/Preamble This book proposes a potential framework for a burgeoning penetration tester to adopt when looking to perform their first attack. Engebretson suggests four steps: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, and Maintaining Access. His book then goes into each of the steps, covering some potential tools and methods for performing them. Now this book is by no means a one-stop shop for hacking (although arguably, no book can expected to be). Engebretson is upfront in saying “this book is aimed at people who are new to the world of hacking and penetration testing, for those with little or no previous experience, for those who are frustrated by their inability to see the big picture…, or for those looking to expand their knowledge of offensive security”.