PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
by James Hayes (Editor), Nick Furneaux (Author), Jims Marchang (Author)
Penetration testing is the attempt to professionally break in to an organisation's computer systems, with the goal of determining whether the systems are secure. This guide for business and IT managers, developed in collaboration with CREST, explains the process of penetration testing and the benefits it brings. The book provides essential insight and tips for setting up a penetration testing programme, maintaining it, and responding to the results of penetration tests.
Author Biography
The BCS-CREST penetration testing working group are all penetration testing experts from across the security industry. From penetration testers and consultants, to university lecturers specialising in information security, to information security managers, they all have insight to share on preparing, carrying out, and responding to penetration testing.
