This brief book covers the foundations of a simple methodology that can be used to perform penetration testing on systems and networks that you are responsible for. More specifically, the book discusses attempting to break systems, networks and software in order to determine where the bad guys might get in. Once the holes have been determined, it discusses how they can be fixed. Until they have been located, they are exposures to your organization. What you'll learn How to identify security vulnerabilities How to use some of the top security tools in order to identify holes How to read reports from testing tools Common vulnerability types and attacks Common Web-based attacks and exposures as well as recommendations for closing those holes Who this book is for Anyone who has some familiarity with computers and an interest in information security and penetration testing could be the audience for this book.