The Hack Is Back: Techniques to Beat Hackers at Their Own Games

Have you wondered how hackers and nation states gain access to confidential information and the most secure environments in the world? Where did they learn these techniques and how do they refine them to achieve these objectives? How do I get started in a career in cyber and get hired? We will discuss and provide examples of some of the nefarious techniques used by hackers and cover how attackers apply these methods in a practical manner.
The Hack is Back is tailored for both beginners and aspiring cybersecurity professionals to learn these techniques to evaluate and find risks on computer systems and networks. This book will benefit the offensive minded hacker (red-teamers) as well as those who focus on defense (blue-teamers). This book provides real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and insider insights into the world of hacking, including:
Hacking our own systems to learn security tools
Evaluating web applications for weaknesses
Identifying vulnerabilities and earning CVEs
Escalating privileges on Linux, Windows, and Active Directory
Deception by routing across the TOR network
How to set up a realistic hacking lab
Show how to find indicators of compromise
Getting hired in cyber!
This book will give readers the tools they need to become effective hackers on computer systems. By following the detailed and practical steps within these chapters, readers will gain invaluable experience. The authors will demonstrate offensive and defensive techniques.