"Have you ever wondered what might be involved in penetration testing? If you are searching for a book on that topic, this one is a great starting point, especially for system administrators and security professionals.From the view of a security newbie, this book provides a comprehensive account of how hacking works and how to counteract it."-- ComputingReviews.com, January 22, 2014 "Wilhelm.divides his book into three rough sections. The first covers setting up a penetration test lab or 'pentest lab'.The next section is on internal pentesting.The final section covers personal skills such as presentation of results to clients and career opportunities as a professional hacker.

There are large numbers of b&w figures showing network diagrams and screenshots of the relevant programs."-- Reference & Research Book News, December 2013 "I was impressed with the overall flow of information that was presented to the reader, as well as the interweaving of technical and soft skills that are required to successfully establish oneself as a penetration tester.it is a solid resource for those new to the field and for those that may be looking to expand their skill set and understanding."-- Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law, Volume 8(3), 2013 "Wilhelm has created the ultimate handbook for becoming a pen tester. This is going to help launch many a career."-- Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst, IT-Harvest " Professional Penetration Testing covers everything from ethical concerns, to advance concepts, to setting up your own custom laboratory. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide at penetration testing that I have seen. Tom Wilhelm is a true expert in the field who not only is in the trenches on a daily basis, but also takes the time to instruct others on the ways and means of pen testing.

"-- Frank Thornton, Owner, Blackthorn Systems.