The perfect introduction to pen testing for all IT professionals and students· Clearly explains key concepts, terminology, challenges, tools, and skills· Covers the latest penetration testing standards from NSA, PCI, and NISTWelcome to today’s most useful and practical introduction to penetration testing. Chuck Easttom brings together up-to-the-minute coverage of all the concepts, terminology, challenges, and skills you’ll need to be effective. Drawing on decades of experience in cybersecurity and related IT fields, Easttom integrates theory and practice, covering the entire penetration testing life cycle from planning to reporting.