Coding for Penetration Testers: Building Better Tools [Paperback]

Coding for Penetration Testers: Building Better Tools, Second Edition provides readers with an understanding of the scripting languages that are commonly used when developing tools for penetration testing, also guiding users through specific examples of custom tool development and the situations where such tools might be used.

While developing a better understanding of each language, the book presents real-world scenarios and tool development that can be incorporated into a tester's toolkit. This completely updated edition focuses on an expanded discussion on the use of Powershell, and includes practical updates to all tools and coverage.

• Discusses the use of various scripting languages in penetration testing
• Presents step-by-step instructions on how to build customized penetration testing tools using Perl, Ruby, Python, and other languages
• Provides a primer on scripting, including, but not limited to, web scripting, scanner scripting, and exploitation scripting
• Includes all-new coverage of Powershell

Intro to Command Shell Scripting Intro to Python Intro to Perl Intro to Ruby Intro to Web Scripting with PHP Manipulating Windows with Powershell Scanner Scripting Information Gathering Exploitation Scripting Post-Exploitation Scripting

Provides readers with an understanding of the scripting languages that are commonly used when developing tools for penetration testing

Jason Andress (CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, GPEN) is a seasoned security professional with a depth of experience in both the academic and business worlds. Presently he carries out information security oversight duties, performing penetration testing, risk assessment, and compliance functions to ensure that critical assets are protected. Jason has taught undergraduate and graduate security courses since l!