Hands on Hacking
Become an Expert at Next Gen Penetration Testing and Purple Teaming
Created by Wiley and Sons, Jennifer Arcuri, Matthew Hickey
Explore practical penetration testing and purple teaming strategies designed to help you assess and defend systems against real-world cyber threats. Build a hacker's toolkit, learn essential tools, and apply hands-on techniques to identify and secure vulnerabilities.
Wiley | Oct 2025 | 608 min
What You Will Learn
You'll work through clear explanations and real-world scenarios that guide you from foundational techniques to advanced security assessments. By practicing with industry-standard tools and following step-by-step walkthroughs, you'll gain the confidence to evaluate and strengthen system defenses.
Key Features
- Build and use a hacker's toolkit with tools like Metasploit and Nmap
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks and web applications
- Apply ethical hacking practices and understand responsible disclosure
Target Audience
Designed for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, and IT managers with a basic grasp of networks and operating systems. If you want to deepen your hands-on skills in ethical hacking and purple teaming, and you're comfortable with computers and basic coding, you'll find these techniques immediately useful.
