Just as a professional athlete doesn't show up without a solid game plan, ethical hackers, IT professionals, and security researchers should not be unprepared, either. The Hacker Playbook provides them their own game plans. Written by a longtime security professional and CEO of Secure Planet, LLC, this step-by-step guide to the "game" of penetration hacking features hands-on examples and helpful advice from the top of the field.

Pregame : the setup -- Building your penetration testing box -- Before the snap : scanning the network -- The drive : exploiting scanner findings -- The throw : manual web application findings -- The lateral pass : moving through the network -- The screen : social engineering -- The onside kick : attacks that require physical access -- The quarterback sneak : evading AV -- Special teams : cracking, exploits, tricks -- Two-minute drill - from zero to hero -- Post game analysis : reporting -- Continuing education -- Final notes.