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Hands-On Ethical Hacking Tactics

You're reading from   Hands-On Ethical Hacking Tactics Strategies, tools, and techniques for effective cyber defense

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Product type Paperback
Published in May 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781801810081
Length 464 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Shane Hartman Shane Hartman
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Table of Contents (20) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1:Information Gathering and Reconnaissance
2. Chapter 1: Ethical Hacking Concepts FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Ethical Hacking Footprinting and Reconnaissance 4. Chapter 3: Ethical Hacking Scanning and Enumeration 5. Chapter 4: Ethical Hacking Vulnerability Assessments and Threat Modeling 6. Part 2:Hacking Tools and Techniques
7. Chapter 5: Hacking the Windows Operating System 8. Chapter 6: Hacking the Linux Operating System 9. Chapter 7: Ethical Hacking of Web Servers 10. Chapter 8: Hacking Databases 11. Chapter 9: Ethical Hacking Protocol Review 12. Chapter 10: Ethical Hacking for Malware Analysis 13. Part 3:Defense, Social Engineering, IoT, and Cloud
14. Chapter 11: Incident Response and Threat Hunting 15. Chapter 12: Social Engineering 16. Chapter 13: Ethical Hacking of the Internet of Things 17. Chapter 14: Ethical Hacking in the Cloud 18. Index 19. Other Books You May Enjoy

Ethical Hacking of the Internet of Things

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has ushered in a new era of connectivity, convenience, and efficiency. These interconnected devices, ranging from smart thermostats and home security systems to industrial sensors and medical devices, bring about unprecedented opportunities for innovation. However, with this surge in connectivity comes an increased risk of security vulnerabilities, making IoT devices prime targets for hackers seeking to exploit weaknesses for various malicious purposes.

Hacking IoT devices involves the unauthorized access, manipulation, or compromise of interconnected devices to gain control or extract sensitive information. This can lead to serious consequences, including privacy breaches, data theft, and even potential threats to physical safety in critical systems. As the number of IoT devices continues to grow exponentially, so does the urgency to address the inherent security challenges associated...

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