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Explore the breadth of tools available on Kali LinuxUnderstand the value of security testing and examine the testing types availableLearn the basics of penetration testing through the entire attack lifecycleInstall Kali Linux on multiple systems, both physical and virtualDiscover how to use different security-focused toolsStructure a security test around Kali Linux toolsExtend Kali tools to create advanced attack techniquesUse Kali Linux to generate reports once testing is complete","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296167276917,"sku":"9781098154134","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781098154134_4bffb460-caa7-49d8-a9b7-6d99aa47bdf9.jpg?v=1786017389"},{"product_id":"9781119800286","title":"CEH v11 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide","description":"As protecting information continues to be a growing concern for today’s businesses, certifications in IT security have become highly desirable, even as the number of certifications has grown. Now you can set yourself apart with the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) certification. The CEH v11 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide offers a comprehensive overview of the CEH certification requirements using concise and easy-to-follow instructions. Chapters are organized by exam objective, with a handy section that maps each objective to its corresponding chapter, so you can keep track of your progress. The text provides thorough coverage of all topics, along with challenging chapter review questions and Exam Essentials, a key feature that identifies critical study areas. Subjects include common attack practices like reconnaissance and scanning. Also covered are topics like intrusion detection, DoS attacks, buffer overflows, wireless attacks, mobile attacks, Internet of Things (IoT) and more.    This study guide goes beyond test prep, providing practical hands-on exercises to reinforce vital skills and real-world scenarios that put what you’ve learned into the context of actual job roles.    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And even as the number of certifications increases, the Certified Ethical Hacker, Version 12 (CEH v12) maintains its place as one of the most sought-after and in-demand credentials in the industry.    In CEH v12 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide with 750 Practice Test Questions, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of the CEH certification requirements. Concise and easy-to-follow instructions are combined with intuitive organization that allows you to learn each exam objective in your own time and at your own pace. The Study Guide now contains more end of chapter review questions and more online practice tests. This combines the value from the previous two-book set including a practice test book into a more valuable Study Guide.    The book offers thorough and robust coverage of every relevant topic, as well as challenging chapter review questions, even more end of chapter review questions to validate your knowledge, and Exam Essentials, a key feature that identifies important areas for study. There are also twice as many online practice tests included. You’ll learn about common attack practices, like reconnaissance and scanning, intrusion detection, DoS attacks, buffer overflows, wireless attacks, mobile attacks, Internet of Things vulnerabilities, and more. It also provides: Practical, hands-on exercises that reinforce vital, real-world job skills and exam competenciesEssential guidance for a certification that meets the requirements of the Department of Defense 8570 Directive for Information Assurance positionsComplimentary access to the Sybex online learning center, complete with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms The CEH v12 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide with 750 Practice Test Questions is your go-to official resource to prep for the challenging CEH v12 exam and a new career in information security and privacy.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298256531829,"sku":"9781394186921","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781394186921_30b232f2-808d-4d70-b771-2d18a8bafc21.jpg?v=1786018606"},{"product_id":"learning-cloud-security","title":"Learning Cloud Security","description":"Are you an experienced cloud security professional looking to upskill or take your career to the next level? 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