The Art of Attack

Unlock the secrets of cyber defense with 'The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals', an essential guide for ethical hackers, pentesters, and social engineers. Written by seasoned expert Maxie Reynolds, this comprehensive resource delves into the intricacies of the attacker mindset, offering valuable insights on how to adopt a security-oriented perspective that enhances both offensive and defensive strategies. With 304 pages of meticulously researched content, you'll explore various tactics used by attackers, from reconnaissance to privilege escalation and non-linear thinking.

This book does not just provide theoretical knowledge; it equips readers with practical techniques to identify unique signs of an impending attack and to ultimately mitigate risks. Understand the psychological dimensions that drive successful attackers, including topics like amygdala hijacking. Perfect for red teams and professionals looking to significantly bolster their security practices, 'The Art of Attack' is your go-to guide for mastering the threat landscape.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119805465
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 304

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119805465
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 304


Description:


Take on the perspective of an attacker with this insightful new resource for ethical hackers, pentesters, and social engineers 


In The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals, experienced physical pentester and social engineer Maxie Reynolds untangles the threads of a useful, sometimes dangerous, mentality. The book shows ethical hackers, social engineers, and pentesters what an attacker mindset is and how to use it to their advantage Adopting this mindset will result in the improvement of security, offensively and defensively, by allowing you to see your environment objectively through the eyes of an attacker 


The book shows you the laws of the mindset and the techniques attackers use, from persistence to śstart with the endť strategies and non-linear thinking, that make them so dangerousYou™ll discover: 


A variety of attacker strategies, including approaches, processes, reconnaissance, privilege escalation, redundant access, and escape techniques 

The unique tells and signs of an attack and how to avoid becoming a victim of one 

What the science of psychology tells us about amygdala hijacking and other tendencies that you need to protect against 



Perfect for red teams, social engineers, pentesters, and ethical hackers seeking to fortify and harden their systems and the systems of their clients, The Art of Attack is an invaluable resource for anyone in the technology security space seeking a one-stop resource that puts them in the mind of an attacker.