Hands-On Hacking gives you a rare, inside look into the mindset, methods, and tactical playbook of today’s attackers—so you can defend against them. Written by world‑class cybersecurity experts with decades of field experience, this book delivers a practical, immersive introduction to ethical hacking, modern penetration testing, and purple teaming.

Rather than relying on theory alone, this guide shows you exactly how real‑world adversaries evaluate targets, gather information, uncover vulnerabilities, and exploit weaknesses. By understanding the offensive approach, you’ll be able to strengthen your own defenses and better protect any organization.

Inside this comprehensive guide, you will learn:

✔ How professional ethical hackers assess networks, applications, and organizations from the outside in
✔ The tools, tactics, and procedures used by both cybersecurity professionals and real‑world threat actors
✔ How attackers gather intelligence, map infrastructure, and identify weaknesses during the reconnaissance phase
✔ How known vulnerabilities are located, evaluated, and safely tested using industry‑standard tools
✔ Core concepts behind network exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exposure
✔ Why modern enterprises rely on purple teaming to unify offensive testing with defensive improvement
✔ How to apply hands‑on penetration testing techniques through realistic, practical examples—not academic simulations

Designed from proven training material that has been used to teach ethical hackers around the world, Hands-On Hacking walks beginners and rising professionals through each phase of the attack lifecycle. From breaching perimeter defenses to testing internal systems and analyzing web application flaws, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to perform ethical, responsible, and effective security assessments.

Whether you’re preparing for a cybersecurity career, expanding your penetration testing skills, or supporting a blue team with offensive insight, this book provides a complete, structured path into the world of ethical hacking.