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    Ultimate Penetration Testing with Nmap Master Cybersecurity Assessments for Network Security Monitoring and Scanning Using Nmap Travis Deforge Digital Instant Download

    Author(s): Travis DeForge
    ISBN(s): 9788197081866, 8197081867
    Edition: converted
    File Details: PDF, 6.61 MB
    Year: 2024
    Language: english
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      ISBN 10: 8197081867 
      ISBN 13: 9788197081866
      Author: Travis Deforge

      Master one of the most essential tools a professional pen tester needs to know. Key Features ● Strategic deployment of Nmap across diverse security assessments, optimizing its capabilities for each scenario. ● Proficient mapping of corporate attack surfaces, precise fingerprinting of system information, and accurate identification of vulnerabilities. ● Seamless integration of advanced obfuscation tactics and firewall evasion techniques into your scanning strategies, ensuring thorough and effective assessments. Book Description This essential handbook offers a systematic journey through the intricacies of Nmap, providing both novice and seasoned professionals with the tools and techniques needed to conduct thorough security assessments with confidence. The purpose of this book is to educate and empower cyber security professionals to increase their skill set, and by extension, contribute positively to the cyber security posture of organizations through the use of Nmap. This book starts at the ground floor by establishing a baseline understanding of what Penetration Testing is, how it is similar but distinct from other types of security engagements, and just how powerful of a tool Nmap can be to include in a pen tester’s arsenal. By systematically building the reader’s proficiency through thought-provoking case studies, guided hands-on challenges, and robust discussions about how and why to employ different techniques, the reader will finish each chapter with new tangible skills. With practical best practices and considerations, you’ll learn how to optimize your Nmap scans while minimizing risks and false positives. At the end, you will be able to test your knowledge with Nmap practice questions and utilize the quick reference guide for easy access to essential commands and functions. What you will learn ● Establish a robust penetration testing lab environment to simulate real-world scenarios effectively. ● Utilize Nmap proficiently to thoroughly map an organization’s attack surface identifying potential entry points and weaknesses. ● Conduct comprehensive vulnerability scanning and exploiting discovered vulnerabilities using Nmap’s powerful features. ● Navigate complex and extensive network environments with ease and precision, optimizing scanning efficiency. ● Implement advanced obfuscation techniques to bypass security measures and accurately assess system vulnerabilities. ● Master the capabilities of the Nmap Scripting Engine, enhancing your toolkit with custom scripts for tailored security assessments and automated tasks. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Nmap and Security Assessments 2. Setting Up a Lab Environment For Nmap 3. Introduction to Attack Surface Mapping 4. Identifying Vulnerabilities Through Reconnaissance and Enumeration 5. Mapping a Large Environment 6. Leveraging Zenmap and Legion 7. Advanced Obfuscation and Firewall Evasion Techniques 8. Leveraging the Nmap Scripting Engine 9. Best Practices and Considerations APPENDIX A. Additional Questions APPENDIX B. Nmap Quick Reference Guide Index About the Author Travis DeForge is the Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering at Gotham Security, a US-based boutique cybersecurity firm that provides high-quality penetration testing, malicious adversary simulation, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity strategy services. In this role, Travis routinely conducts network and web application penetration tests, social engineering engagements, and cloud security assessments for multibillion-dollar global organizations.

      Ultimate Penetration Testing with Nmap 1st Table of contents:

      1. Introduction to Nmap and Security Assessments
      Introduction
      Structure
      Introduction to Nmap
      Using Nmap to Boost Your Career
      Using Nmap Legally and Ethically
      Vulnerability Scans Versus Penetration Tests
      Applying Nmap to Red and Purple Teaming
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember
      Multiple Choice Questions
      Answers

      2. Setting Up a Lab Environment for Nmap
      Introduction
      Structure
      Components of a Good Lab Environment
      Installing Nmap, Virtual Box, Kali, and Additional Tools
      Setting Up the Target Servers
      Securing the Lab Environment
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember
      Challenge 1 – Customize Your Lab
      Multiple Choice Questions
      Answers

      3. Introduction to Attack Surface Mapping
      Introduction
      Structure
      Understanding Attack Surfaces
      Stages of Penetration Tests
      Fundamental Nmap Flags
      Leveraging Nmap to Map the Attack Surface
      Case Study – Continuous Attack Surface Monitoring of a Small Business
      Challenge 1 – Getting Hands-on with Basic Scans
      Challenge 2 – Map the Attack Surface of Your Home Network
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember
      Multiple Choice Questions
      Answers

      4. Identifying Vulnerabilities Through Reconnaissance and Enumeration
      Introduction
      Structure
      Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) and Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
      Introduction to Nmap Scripting Engine
      Intermediate Nmap Flags
      Exploring the Nmap Scripting Engine
      System, Service, and Operating System Enumeration
      Misconfigurations
      Inherently Flawed Protocols
      Technical Debt
      Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap
      Case Study – Real-World Internal and External Penetration Test
      Challenge 1: Fingerprinting Vulnerable Systems
      Challenge 2: Home Network Vulnerability Scanning
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember
      Multiple Choice Questions
      Answers

      5. Mapping a Large Environment
      Introduction
      Structure
      Working with Large Networks
      Black Box Subnet Discovery Techniques and Mass Scanning
      Optimizing Scans for Speed
      Case Study: Real-World Account of Pentesting a Very Large Environment
      Challenge: Optimizing a Custom Scan for Speed
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember
      Multiple Choice Questions
      Answers

      6. Leveraging Zenmap and Legion
      Introduction
      Structure
      Leveraging Zenmap for Analysis and Scanning
      Leveraging Legion for Analysis and Scanning
      Modifying the Legion Configuration File
      Challenge: Creating a Custom Legion Configuration and Zenmap Profile
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember
      Multiple Choice Questions
      Answers

      7. Advanced Obfuscation and Firewall Evasion Techniques
      Introduction
      Structure
      Understanding and Manipulating Default Nmap Scan Parameters
      Advanced Flags for Obfuscation
      Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Firewall Evasion
      Avoiding Blue Team Detection
      Case Study: Purple Teaming with Nmap
      Case Study: Red Teaming a Bank
      Challenge: Evading Detection in Your Lab Environment
      Challenge: Breaking Down Complex Scans
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember
      Multiple Choice Questions
      Answers

      8. Leveraging the Nmap Scripting Engine
      Introduction
      Structure
      Introduction to Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE)
      Script Syntax and Usage
      Locating, Modifying, and Adding NSE Scripts
      Introduction to NSE Scripting
      Challenge: Create a Custom NSE Script and Post it to GitHub
      Challenge: Test and Refine a Custom Script in the Lab Environment
      Challenge: Scanning with Multiple Concurrent Scripts
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember
      Multiple Choice Questions
      Answers

      9. Best Practices and Considerations
      Introduction
      Structure
      Identifying the Right Scan at the Right Time
      Key Considerations to Avoid a Negative Impact on Client Systems
      Effective Communication of Results
      Conclusion
      Points to Remember

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