Infrastructure Attack Strategies for Ethical Hacking

Defend Systems Unveil Vulnerabilities and Safeguard Infrastructure with Expert Strategies.Key Features? Explore sophisticated methods to network compromises including establishing persistent access lateral movement and privilege escalation.? Delve into methodologies for ethical hacking across various components from routers and services to databases and Active Directory.? Reinforce your skills through hands-on examples real-world case scenarios and insights from seasoned penetration testers ensuring practical and applicable knowledge in every lesson.Book DescriptionEmbark on an immersive journey into the world of ethical hacking with Infrastructure Attack Strategies for Ethical Hacking. From the initial stages of reconnaissance and enumeration to advanced techniques like attacking routers databases and Microsoft Windows systems this handbook equips you with the skills needed for a comprehensive infrastructure compromise.Encompassing both external and internal enumeration techniques the book delves into attacking routers and services establishing footholds privilege escalation lateral movement and exploiting databases and Active Directory. You will gain proficiency in methodologies and tools for ethically compromising systems navigating through networks collecting intelligence and providing effective remediation advice.This handbook places a strong emphasis on interactive learning focusing on playing with hashes tickets and keys. With its practical approach and expert guidance this book serves as an invaluable resource empowering you to confidently master advanced infrastructure attack strategies and bolster your cybersecurity expertise.What you will learn? Master the intricacies of infrastructure attacks and ethical system compromise techniques.? Execute external and internal network reconnaissance to collect intelligence and pinpoint potential attack vectors.? Utilize routers services databases and Active Directory to secure initial access establish persistence and enable lateral movement.? Systematically enumerate Windows and Linux systems escalating privileges and extracting sensitive data with precision.? Employ advanced pivoting techniques to traverse internal networks laterally.? Conduct a thorough assessment of organizational security showcasing the impact of vulnerabilities and offering comprehensive remediation strategies.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Infrastructure Attacks2. Initial Reconnaissance and Enumeration3. Attacking Routers4. Looking for a Foothold5. Getting Shells6. Enumeration On Microsoft Windows7. Enumeration on Linux8. Internal Network Reconnaissance9. Lateral Movement10. Achieving First-level Pivoting11. Attacking Databases12. AD Reconnaissance and Enumeration13. Path to Domain Admin14. Playing with Hashes and TicketsIndexAbout the AuthorHimanshu Sharma is an experienced cybersecurity professional and ethical hacker with over 8 years of experience. He co-founded a cybersecurity company and currently serves as the Head of Security at 5ireChain. Himanshu holds certifications such as Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) and others.Harpreet Singh is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over a decade of dedicated service in Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Vulnerability Research and Red Teaming. He is the esteemed author of Hands-On: Web Penetration Testing with Metasploit and Hands On: Red Team Tactics which serve as essential guides for professionals in the cybersecurity domain.