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The Pentester BluePrint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker

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JUMPSTART YOUR NEW AND EXCITING CAREER AS A PENETRATION TESTERThe Pentester BluePrint: Your Guide to Being a Pentester offers readers a chance to delve deeply into the world of the ethical, or "white-hat" hacker. Accomplished pentester and author Phillip L. Wylie and cybersecurity researcher Kim Crawley walk you through the basic and advanced topics necessary to understand how to make a career out of finding vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.You'll learn about the role of a penetration tester, what a pentest involves, and the prerequisite knowledge you'll need to start the educational journey of becoming a pentester. Discover how to develop a plan by assessing your current skillset and finding a starting place to begin growing your knowledge and skills. Finally, find out how to become employed as a pentester by using social media, networking strategies, and community involvement.Perfect for IT workers and entry-level information security professionals, The Pentester BluePrint also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone seeking to transition to the exciting and in-demand field of penetration testing.Written in a highly approachable and accessible style, The Pentester BluePrint avoids unnecessarily technical lingo in favor of concrete advice and practical strategies to help you get your start in pentesting. This book will teach you:The foundations of pentesting, including basic IT skills like operating systems, networking, and security systemsThe development of hacking skills and a hacker mindsetWhere to find educational options, including college and university classes, security training providers, volunteer work, and self-studyWhich certifications and degrees are most useful for gaining employment as a pentesterHow to get experience in the pentesting field, including labs, CTFs, and bug bounties Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2020


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119684307


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 05


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 0.5 x 8.9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #176,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #24 in Computer Networking (Books) #62 in Computer Hacking #81 in Computer Network Security


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    • Must Read for both Leaders and Practitioners
Format: Paperback
Phil does a great job pointing the practitioner and newcomer to resources they can use towards a career as a penetration tester. But this book goes beyond that really, I believe that all career Cybersecurity folks can learn something about developing a personal strategy in their career. Security leaders that need to hire for this type of role will get a better understanding of qualifications and guidance in preparing job descriptions. Great read for Cybersecurity practitioners at all levels, not just pentesters. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023 by D. Belanger
    • Great book
Format: Paperback
Informative and easy to follow
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2025 by Codebender Cate
    • Comprehensive Guide for the Newcomer
Format: Paperback
Honestly, the book is well laid out. It's comprehensive enough to take a beginner and submerge them in the resources that they are going to need in order to succeed as a Penetration Tester. Gone are the days where the aspiring Pentester has to hit Google and scrounge to understand what they need to be doing. Pick up a copy and get started. Most of these resources aren't new to me, but even knowing as much as I do, I'm always pleasantly surprised when I pickup a book like this and learn about a bunch of other things I can be doing to up my game. Well done! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020 by Carter
    • Good Book On Resources For Brand New Pentester
Format: Paperback
TLDR: if you're a fresh picked pentester (like you just woke up and decided you want to do this job) then this is the book for you. Else, you'll probably get a repeat of a lot of information you already know, however the stories from other pen testers are nice and hearing about all the different kinds of pen testing certifications out there is interesting. This was a good book. I also ADORE the authors. They are pillars in the information security community. Great folks. This book however isn't really for mid to advance level pen testers or anyone in information security at the mid/advance level, for that matter. I consider myself beginner-mid so there was a lot of information in this book that I already knew, however there was some information towards the middle to the end of the book that I found new and helpful, but this book didn't change my life. I like how I have all these resources now contained in one book, I also loved hearing about the different types of certifications out there. Some of these I have never even heard of, so that was neat. I also really enjoyed the stories and experiences shared from other Pen testers in the community. I was WAITING for John Strand to leave a blurb, but he didn't and so I was disappointed. haha! But that isn't a killer. If you can get through the beginning parts that explain what you already know you will find some gems to add to your brain. I recently recommended this book to two people who I knew were really starting to get into pentesting and I told them this would be a good resource to find a bunch of information pertaining to pentesting. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021 by LeesaRay
    • A great book to start with!
Format: Paperback
This is a great book to start reading when learning about the cyber world. This book explains basic knowledge that a IT or Cyber professional should know. It also gives a lot of resources in the book for you to look into or use!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023 by Lucas Nifong
    • Best place to start
Format: Kindle
If you have ever been curious about pentesting, or cyber security in general, I recommend giving this book a read. The authors do a great job defining terms, providing resources, and helping anyone take their first step into a career in penetration testing. I was happy to stumble upon this book, and I read it from “cover to cover” in less than 3 days. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020 by Sean
    • Great read!
Format: Kindle
I found this book both motivational and informative. Speaking for myself I related to a lot that was in here. This is not regurgitated hype, if you are interested in pen testing or infosec; this is a must in my honest opinion.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023 by Eules Klines
    • Thorough! Great for entry level or before you even start your path. Must read!
Format: Paperback
To recap my degree and help me enter workforce.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022 by daniel

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