Who this book is for

This book is intended for those who wish to learn about penetration testing, but who only have minimal or no experience with this particular topic. The ideal person to read this book either has some basic IT education and knows the basics of Linux, or is self-taught and able to pick up new skills fast, through both theory and hands-on practice. Those who already have some skills in ethical hacking may find it easier to digest the contents of this book on a faster-than-average basis.