Red Team & Blue Team: The Hacker's Complete Playbook by Packt

Master the art of web exploitation with real-world techniques on SAML, WordPress, IoT, ElectronJS, and Ethereum smart contracts Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Learn how to detect vulnerabilities using source code, dynamic analysis, and decompiling binaries Find and exploit vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XSS, Command Injection, RCE, and Reentrancy Analyze real-world security incidents based on MITRE ATT&CK to understand the risk at the CISO level Book DescriptionWeb attacks and exploits pose an ongoing threat to the interconnected world. This comprehensive book explores the latest challenges in web application security, providing you with an in-depth understanding of hackers' methods and the practical knowledge and skills needed to effectively understand web attacks. The book starts by emphasizing the importance of mindset and toolset in conducting successful web attacks. You’ll then explore the methodologies and frameworks used in these attacks, and learn how to configure the environment using interception proxies, automate tasks with Bash and Python, and set up a research lab. As you advance through the book, you’ll discover how to attack the SAML authentication layer; attack front-facing web applications by learning WordPress and SQL injection, and exploit vulnerabilities in IoT devices, such as command injection, by going through three CTFs and learning about the discovery of seven CVEs. Each chapter analyzes confirmed cases of exploitation mapped with MITRE ATT&CK. You’ll also analyze attacks on Electron JavaScript-based applications, such as XSS and RCE, and the security challenges of auditing and exploiting Ethereum smart contracts written in Solidity. Finally, you’ll find out how to disclose vulnerabilities. By the end of this book, you’ll have enhanced your ability to find and exploit web vulnerabilities.What you will learn Understand the mindset, methodologies, and toolset needed to carry out web attacks Discover how SAML and SSO work and study their vulnerabilities Get to grips with WordPress and learn how to exploit SQL injection Find out how IoT devices work and exploit command injection Familiarize yourself with ElectronJS applications and transform an XSS to an RCE Discover how to audit Solidity’s Ethereum smart contracts Get the hang of decompiling, debugging, and instrumenting web applications Who this book is for This book is for anyone whose job role involves ensuring their organization's security – penetration testers and red teamers who want to deepen their knowledge of the current security challenges for web applications, developers and DevOps professionals who want to get into the mindset of an attacker; and security managers and CISOs looking to truly understand the impact and risk of web, IoT, and smart contracts. Basic knowledge of web technologies, as well as related protocols is a must.

Your one-stop guide to learning and implementing Red Team tactics effectively Key Features Target a complex enterprise environment in a Red Team activity Detect threats and respond to them with a real-world cyber-attack simulation Explore advanced penetration testing tools and techniques Book DescriptionRed Teaming is used to enhance security by performing simulated attacks on an organization in order to detect network and system vulnerabilities. Hands-On Red Team Tactics starts with an overview of pentesting and Red Teaming, before giving you an introduction to few of the latest pentesting tools. We will then move on to exploring Metasploit and getting to grips with Armitage. Once you have studied the fundamentals, you will learn how to use Cobalt Strike and how to set up its team server. The book introduces some common lesser known techniques for pivoting and how to pivot over SSH, before using Cobalt Strike to pivot. This comprehensive guide demonstrates advanced methods of post-exploitation using Cobalt Strike and introduces you to Command and Control (C2) servers and redirectors. All this will help you achieve persistence using beacons and data exfiltration, and will also give you the chance to run through the methodology to use Red Team activity tools such as Empire during a Red Team activity on Active Directory and Domain Controller. In addition to this, you will explore maintaining persistent access, staying untraceable, and getting reverse connections over different C2 covert channels. By the end of this book, you will have learned about advanced penetration testing tools, techniques to get reverse shells over encrypted channels, and processes for post-exploitation. What you will learn Get started with red team engagements using lesser-known methods Explore intermediate and advanced levels of post-exploitation techniques Get acquainted with all the tools and frameworks included in the Metasploit framework Discover the art of getting stealthy access to systems via Red Teaming Understand the concept of redirectors to add further anonymity to your C2 Get to grips with different uncommon techniques for data exfiltration Who this book is for Hands-On Red Team Tactics is for you if you are an IT professional, pentester, security consultant, or ethical hacker interested in the IT security domain and wants to go beyond Penetration Testing. Prior knowledge of penetration testing is beneficial.

Dive into security testing and web app scanning with ZAP, a powerful OWASP security tool Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Master ZAP to protect your systems from different cyber attacks Learn cybersecurity best practices using this step-by-step guide packed with practical examples Implement advanced testing techniques, such as XXE attacks and Java deserialization, on web applications Book DescriptionMaintaining your cybersecurity posture in the ever-changing, fast-paced security landscape requires constant attention and advancements. This book will help you safeguard your organization using the free and open source OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) tool, which allows you to test for vulnerabilities and exploits with the same functionality as a licensed tool. Zed Attack Proxy Cookbook contains a vast array of practical recipes to help you set up, configure, and use ZAP to protect your vital systems from various adversaries. If you're interested in cybersecurity or working as a cybersecurity professional, this book will help you master ZAP. You’ll start with an overview of ZAP and understand how to set up a basic lab environment for hands-on activities over the course of the book. As you progress, you'll go through a myriad of step-by-step recipes detailing various types of exploits and vulnerabilities in web applications, along with advanced techniques such as Java deserialization. By the end of this ZAP book, you’ll be able to install and deploy ZAP, conduct basic to advanced web application penetration attacks, use the tool for API testing, deploy an integrated BOAST server, and build ZAP into a continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline.What you will learn Install ZAP on different operating systems or environments Explore how to crawl, passively scan, and actively scan web apps Discover authentication and authorization exploits Conduct client-side testing by examining business logic flaws Use the BOAST server to conduct out-of-band attacks Understand the integration of ZAP into the final stages of a CI/CD pipeline Who this book is for This book is for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, application security engineers, DevSecOps engineers, students interested in web security, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and anyone from the open source cybersecurity community looking to gain expertise in ZAP. Familiarity with basic cybersecurity concepts will be helpful to get the most out of this book.

“The book not only explains how adversarial attacks work but also shows you how to build your own test environment and run attacks to see how they can corrupt ML models. It's a comprehensive guide that walks you through the technical details and then flips to show you how to defend against these very same attacks.” – Elaine Doyle, VP and Cybersecurity Architect, Salesforce Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Understand the unique security challenges presented by predictive and generative AI Explore common adversarial attack strategies as well as emerging threats such as prompt injection Mitigate the risks of attack on your AI system with threat modeling and secure-by-design methods Book DescriptionAdversarial attacks trick AI systems with malicious data, creating new security risks by exploiting how AI learns. This challenges cybersecurity as it forces us to defend against a whole new kind of threat. This book demystifies adversarial attacks and equips you with the skills to secure AI technologies. Learn how to defend AI and LLM systems against manipulation and intrusion through adversarial attacks such as poisoning, trojan horses, and model extraction, leveraging DevSecOps, MLOps, and other methods to secure systems. This is a comprehensive guide to AI security, combining structured frameworks with practical examples to help you identify and counter adversarial attacks. Part 1 introduces the foundations of AI and adversarial attacks. Parts 2, 3, and 4 cover key attack types, showing how each is performed and how to defend against them. Part 5 presents secure-by-design AI strategies, including threat modeling, MLSecOps, and guidance aligned with OWASP and NIST. The book concludes with a blueprint for maturing enterprise AI security based on NIST pillars, addressing ethics and safety under Trustworthy AI. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to develop, deploy, and secure AI systems against the threat of adversarial attacks effectively. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required What you will learn Set up a playground to explore how adversarial attacks work Discover how AI models can be poisoned and what you can do to prevent this Learn about the use of trojan horses to tamper with and reprogram models Understand supply chain risks Examine how your models or data can be stolen in privacy attacks See how GANs are weaponized for Deepfake creation and cyberattacks Explore emerging LLM-specific attacks, such as prompt injection Leverage DevSecOps, MLOps and MLSecOps to secure your AI system Who this book is for This book tackles AI security from both angles - offense and defence. AI developers and engineers will learn how to create secure systems, while cybersecurity professionals, such as security architects, analysts, engineers, ethical hackers, penetration testers, and incident responders will discover methods to combat threats to AI and mitigate the risks posed by attackers. The book also provides a secure-by-design approach for leaders to build AI with security in mind. To get the most out of this book, you’ll need a basic understanding of security, ML concepts, and Python.

Get up to speed with API security using this comprehensive guide full of best practices for building safer and secure APIs Key Features Develop a profound understanding of the inner workings of APIs with a sharp focus on security Learn the tools and techniques employed by API security testers and hackers, establishing your own hacking laboratory Master the art of building robust APIs with shift-left and shield-right approaches, spanning the API lifecycle Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAlong with the exponential growth of API adoption comes a rise in security concerns about their implementation and inherent vulnerabilities. For those seeking comprehensive insights into building, deploying, and managing APIs as the first line of cyber defense, this book offers invaluable guidance. Written by a seasoned DevSecOps expert, Defending APIs addresses the imperative task of API security with innovative approaches and techniques designed to combat API-specific safety challenges. The initial chapters are dedicated to API building blocks, hacking APIs by exploiting vulnerabilities, and case studies of recent breaches, while the subsequent sections of the book focus on building the skills necessary for securing APIs in real-world scenarios. Guided by clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll explore offensive techniques for testing vulnerabilities, attacking, and exploiting APIs. Transitioning to defensive techniques, the book equips you with effective methods to guard against common attacks. There are plenty of case studies peppered throughout the book to help you apply the techniques you’re learning in practice, complemented by in-depth insights and a wealth of best practices for building better APIs from the ground up. By the end of this book, you’ll have the expertise to develop secure APIs and test them against various cyber threats targeting APIs.What you will learn Explore the core elements of APIs and their collaborative role in API development Understand the OWASP API Security Top 10, dissecting the root causes of API vulnerabilities Obtain insights into high-profile API security breaches with practical examples and in-depth analysis Use API attacking techniques adversaries use to attack APIs to enhance your defensive strategies Employ shield-right security approaches such as API gateways and firewalls Defend against common API vulnerabilities across several frameworks and languages, such as .NET, Python, and Java Who this book is for This book is for application security engineers, blue teamers, and security professionals looking forward to building an application security program targeting API security. For red teamers and pentesters, it provides insights into exploiting API vulnerabilities. API developers will benefit understanding, anticipating, and defending against potential threats and attacks on their APIs. While basic knowledge of software and security is required to understand the attack vectors and defensive techniques explained in the book, a thorough understanding of API security is all you need to get started.

Get to grips with cyber threat intelligence and data-driven threat hunting while exploring expert tips and techniques Key Features Set up an environment to centralize all data in an Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) server that enables threat hunting Carry out atomic hunts to start the threat hunting process and understand the environment Perform advanced hunting using MITRE ATT&CK Evals emulations and Mordor datasets Book DescriptionThreat hunting (TH) provides cybersecurity analysts and enterprises with the opportunity to proactively defend themselves by getting ahead of threats before they can cause major damage to their business. This book is not only an introduction for those who don’t know much about the cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and TH world, but also a guide for those with more advanced knowledge of other cybersecurity fields who are looking to implement a TH program from scratch. You will start by exploring what threat intelligence is and how it can be used to detect and prevent cyber threats. As you progress, you’ll learn how to collect data, along with understanding it by developing data models. The book will also show you how to set up an environment for TH using open source tools. Later, you will focus on how to plan a hunt with practical examples, before going on to explore the MITRE ATT&CK framework. By the end of this book, you’ll have the skills you need to be able to carry out effective hunts in your own environment.What you will learn Understand what CTI is, its key concepts, and how it is useful for preventing threats and protecting your organization Explore the different stages of the TH process Model the data collected and understand how to document the findings Simulate threat actor activity in a lab environment Use the information collected to detect breaches and validate the results of your queries Use documentation and strategies to communicate processes to senior management and the wider business Who this book is for If you are looking to start out in the cyber intelligence and threat hunting domains and want to know more about how to implement a threat hunting division with open-source tools, then this cyber threat intelligence book is for you.

Understand the cyber kill chain framework and discover essential tactics and strategies to effectively prevent cyberattacks Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Explore each stage of the cyberattack process using the cyber kill chain and track threat actor movements Learn key components of threat intelligence and how they enhance the cyber kill chain Apply practical examples and case studies for effective, real-time responses to cyber threats Book DescriptionGain a strategic edge in cybersecurity by mastering the systematic approach to identifying and responding to cyber threats through a detailed exploration of the cyber kill chain framework. This guide walks you through each stage of the attack, from reconnaissance and weaponization to exploitation, command and control (C2), and actions on objectives. Written by cybersecurity leaders Gourav Nagar, Director of Information Security at BILL Holdings, with prior experience at Uber and Apple, and Shreyas Kumar, Professor of Practice at Texas A&M, and former expert at Adobe and Oracle, this book helps enhance your cybersecurity posture. You’ll gain insight into the role of threat intelligence in boosting the cyber kill chain, explore the practical applications of the framework in real-world scenarios, and see how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing threat detection. You’ll also learn future-proofing strategies and get ready to counter sophisticated threats like supply chain attacks and living-off-the-land attacks, and the implications of quantum computing on cybersecurity. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the strategic understanding and skills needed to protect your organization's digital infrastructure in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required.What you will learn Discover methods, tools, and best practices to counteract attackers at every stage Leverage the latest defensive measures to thwart command-and-control activities Understand weaponization and delivery techniques to improve threat recognition Implement strategies to prevent unauthorized installations and strengthen security Enhance threat prediction, detection, and automated response with AI and ML Convert threat intelligence into actionable strategies for enhancing cybersecurity defenses Who this book is for This book is for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, network engineers, students, and business leaders who want to understand modern cyber threats and defense strategies. It’s also a valuable resource for decision-makers seeking insight into cybersecurity investments and strategic planning. With clear explanation of cybersecurity concepts suited to all levels of expertise, this book equips you to apply the cyber kill chain framework in real-world scenarios, covering key topics such as threat actors, social engineering, and infrastructure security.

Learn the workflows professionals use to triage systems, uncover hidden activity, recover deleted evidence, crack encrypted containers, analyze Windows memory, and detect tampering using realistic hands-on forensic datasets. Key Features Master field-tested workflows for triage, acquisition, and cross-platform analysis Uncover hidden activity, recover evidence, defeat encryption, and detect tampering Build hands-on investigation skills using realistic datasets across major platforms Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF ebook Book DescriptionModern investigations and incident response efforts live and die by digital evidence. Digital Forensics Cookbook uses realistic datasets and practical workflows drawn from real investigations to uncover the truth hidden inside computers, mobile devices, and online accounts. Rather than focusing on theory alone, this book moves you through the investigative process from triage and acquisition to artifact analysis, memory forensics, encryption challenges, malware triage, and detecting anti-forensic behavior. Along the way, you’ll perform remote artifact collection, analyze evidence across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android systems, investigate cloud-synced accounts, recover deleted data, manually carve evidence when tools fail, and identify attempts to hide or manipulate data. As you progress through the book, you’ll learn how to write and apply regular expressions and SQLite queries, build system timelines, baseline systems, automate analysis, verify findings across independent sources, generate custom password dictionaries to crack encrypted containers, detect metadata tampering designed to mislead investigators, and analyze Windows memory. By the end, you won’t just know how to run forensic tools; you’ll understand how investigators think, enabling you to turn scattered digital traces into clear, defensible conclusions.What you will learn Perform triage and acquire evidence during live investigations Collect artifacts remotely using incident response workflows Analyze evidence across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Recover deleted data and manually carve evidence when tools fail Crack encrypted containers using custom password dictionaries Use regex and SQLite queries to uncover hidden investigative clues Detect anti-forensic techniques and metadata tampering Analyze Windows memory using Volatility to uncover live artifacts Who this book is for This book is for digital forensic investigators, incident responders, and security professionals who want to build practical investigation skills using real-world workflows and realistic datasets. It’s also ideal for students and analysts entering the field who want hands-on experience recovering evidence, analyzing artifacts, and thinking like an investigator.

Explore the latest ethical hacking tools and techniques to perform penetration testing from scratch Key Features: Learn to compromise enterprise networks with Kali Linux Gain comprehensive insights into security concepts using advanced real-life hacker techniques Use Kali Linux in the same way ethical hackers and penetration testers do to gain control of your environment Book Description: Kali Linux is the most popular and advanced penetration testing Linux distribution within the cybersecurity industry. Using Kali Linux, a cybersecurity professional will be able to discover and exploit various vulnerabilities and perform advanced penetration testing on both enterprise wired and wireless networks. This book is a comprehensive guide for those who are new to Kali Linux and penetration testing that will have you up to speed in no time. Using real-world scenarios, you'll understand how to set up a lab and explore core penetration testing concepts. Throughout this book, you'll focus on information gathering and even discover different vulnerability assessment tools bundled in Kali Linux. You'll learn to discover target systems on a network, identify security flaws on devices, exploit security weaknesses and gain access to networks, set up Command and Control (C2) operations, and perform web application penetration testing. In this updated second edition, you'll be able to compromise Active Directory and exploit enterprise networks. Finally, this book covers best practices for performing complex web penetration testing techniques in a highly secured environment. By the end of this Kali Linux book, you'll have gained the skills to perform advanced penetration testing on enterprise networks using Kali Linux. What You Will Learn: Explore the fundamentals of ethical hacking Understand how to install and configure Kali Linux Perform asset and network discovery techniques Focus on how to perform vulnerability assessments Exploit the trust in Active Directory domain services Perform advanced exploitation with Command and Control (C2) techniques Implement advanced wireless hacking techniques Become well-versed with exploiting vulnerable web applications Who this book is for: This pentesting book is for students, trainers, cybersecurity professionals, cyber enthusiasts, network security professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, and security engineers. If you do not have any prior knowledge and are looking to become an expert in penetration testing using the Kali Linux operating system (OS), then this book is for you.

Discover step-by-step solutions for tackling real-world cybersecurity tasks using essential Kali Linux tools and techniques DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Install and configure Kali Linux on multiple platforms, choosing the best desktop and use case Perform expert network scanning and vulnerability analysis with Nmap, OpenVAS, and Nessus Augment social engineering campaigns with AI chatbots for real-time, personalized engagement Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description This hands-on guide will help you become a penetration testing expert by gaining command of the powerful tools of Kali Linux, from versions 2024.3 through 2025.1, aligned with the latest features introduced and applying them in real-world security assessments. This cookbook’s third edition is updated to include the latest advancements in cybersecurity. The author leverages their 20 years of industry experience to guide you through installing Kali on multiple platforms, setting up lab environments, and using modern tools, such as Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, OpenVAS, and AI-driven reconnaissance. You’ll also explore automated social engineering, wireless hacking, web and database exploitation, and advanced persistence techniques, delivering a comprehensive and up-to-date penetration testing resource. Recognizing the critical role of human factors in security, this edition expands on social engineering tactics, including psychological principles and AI-driven automation, to craft highly effective attack campaigns. By the end of this book, you’ll have strengthened your grasp of the entire penetration testing process, from environment setup and reconnaissance to vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and maintaining access, and be equipped with industry-standard tools to enhance your effectiveness as a security professional. What you will learn Find out how to scan the network to find vulnerable computers and servers Use AI-enhanced tools for thorough reconnaissance and intelligence Identify and exploit vulnerabilities with advanced penetration tools Apply social engineering tactics and advanced password cracking Perform wireless, web, and database penetration testing techniques Maintain persistent access while avoiding detection and defenses Who this book is for This book is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, red teamers, security analysts, and IT administrators looking to strengthen their offensive security skills using Kali Linux. It is also for students, career-switchers, and aspiring ethical hackers preparing for roles in cybersecurity operations and threat analysis. A basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and security fundamentals is recommended.

Develop actionable strategies to proactively hunt advanced persistent threats and detect zero-days using CTI and behavior-based detection techniques Key Features Intelligence-led threat hunting framework for detecting APTs and zero-day attacks at scale Hands-on detection of stealthy adversaries using behavioral analytics and machine learning Real-world hunting workflows across cloud, hybrid, and enterprise environments Book DescriptionModern adversaries rely on stealth, living-off-the-land techniques, and zero-day exploitation to evade traditional security controls. This practical guide shows experienced defenders how to move beyond reactive alerts and build a proactive threat hunting capability driven by cyber threat intelligence. Written for seasoned cybersecurity professionals, the book demonstrates how to formulate CTI-driven hunt hypotheses and detect advanced persistent threats by analyzing adversary behavior across the Cyber Kill Chain. You’ll learn how to track APT infrastructure, map attacker TTPs using the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and identify post-exploitation activity that signals successful compromise. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll apply behavioral analytics, detection engineering, and machine learning–based anomaly detection to uncover what signature-based tools miss. Coverage includes threat hunting in cloud, hybrid, and ICS/OT environments, with real-world techniques for lateral movement, persistence, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to run intelligence-led threat hunts, detect advanced threats earlier, and operationalize CTI as a core part of your defensive strategy.What you will learn Build CTI-driven hypotheses for proactive threat hunting Detect APT behavior across the Cyber Kill Chain Identify zero-day activity using behavioral analytics Apply MITRE ATT&CK to map adversary TTPs Use machine learning for anomaly-based detection Hunt post-exploitation activity and lateral movement Investigate threats in cloud and hybrid environments Design a scalable, resilient threat hunting program Who this book is for This book is tailored for experienced, mid-to-senior level cybersecurity professionals operating in roles focused on proactive defense. The audience includes cyber threat hunters, cybersecurity analysts, cyber intelligence analysts, and incident responders. These profiles are looking to bridge the gap between intelligence production and its actionable application in live hunting operations, and this book will help them to achieve this.

Updated edition of the bestselling guide for planning attack and defense strategies based on the current threat landscape Key Features Updated for ransomware prevention, security posture management in multi-cloud, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and more Explore the latest tools for ethical hacking, pentesting, and Red/Blue teaming Includes recent real-world examples to illustrate the best practices to improve security posture Book DescriptionCybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies, Third Edition will bring you up to speed with the key aspects of threat assessment and security hygiene, the current threat landscape and its challenges, and how to maintain a strong security posture. In this carefully revised new edition, you will learn about the Zero Trust approach and the initial Incident Response process. You will gradually become familiar with Red Team tactics, where you will learn basic syntax for commonly used tools to perform the necessary operations. You will also learn how to apply newer Red Team techniques with powerful tools. Simultaneously, Blue Team tactics are introduced to help you defend your system from complex cyber-attacks. This book provides a clear, in-depth understanding of attack/defense methods as well as patterns to recognize irregular behavior within your organization. Finally, you will learn how to analyze your network and address malware, while becoming familiar with mitigation and threat detection techniques. By the end of this cybersecurity book, you will have discovered the latest tools to enhance the security of your system, learned about the security controls you need, and understood how to carry out each step of the incident response process.What you will learn Learn to mitigate, recover from, and prevent future cybersecurity events Understand security hygiene and value of prioritizing protection of your workloads Explore physical and virtual network segmentation, cloud network visibility, and Zero Trust considerations Adopt new methods to gather cyber intelligence, identify risk, and demonstrate impact with Red/Blue Team strategies Explore legendary tools such as Nmap and Metasploit to supercharge your Red Team Discover identity security and how to perform policy enforcement Integrate threat detection systems into your SIEM solutions Discover the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and open-source tools to gather intelligence Who this book is for If you are an IT security professional who wants to venture deeper into cybersecurity domains, this book is for you. Cloud security administrators, IT pentesters, security consultants, and ethical hackers will also find this book useful. Basic understanding of operating systems, computer networking, and web applications will be helpful.

Get to grips with Microsoft's enterprise defense suite and its capabilities, deployments, incident response, and defense against cyber threats Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF ebook Key Features Help in understanding Microsoft 365 Defender and how it is crucial for security operations Implementation of the proactive security defense capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps so that attacks can be stopped before they start A guide to hunting and responding to threats using M365D’s extended detection and response capabilities Book DescriptionThis book will help you get up and running with Microsoft 365 Defender and help you use the whole suite effectively. You’ll start with a quick overview of cybersecurity risks that modern organizations face, such as ransomware and APT attacks, how Microsoft is making massive investments in security today, and gain an understanding of how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint by diving deep into configurations and their architecture. As you progress, you’ll learn how to configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and onboard and manage macOS, Android, and Linux MDE devices for effective solutions. You’ll also learn how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity and explore its different deployment methods that can protect your hybrid identity platform, as well as how to configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Cloud Apps, and manage KQL queries for advanced hunting with ease. Toward the end, you’ll find out how M365D can be integrated with Sentinel and how to use APIs for incident response. By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Microsoft 365 Defender, and how to protect and respond to security threats.What you will learn Understand the Threat Landscape for enterprises Effectively implement end-point security Manage identity and access management using Microsoft 365 defender Protect the productivity suite with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Hunting for threats using Microsoft 365 Defender Who this book is for You’re a security engineer, incident responder, blue teamer, or an IT security professional who wants to deploy and manage Microsoft 365 Defender services and successfully investigate and respond tocyber threats You have a basic understanding of networking, vulnerabilities, operating systems, email, Active Directory, and cloud apps

Explore the world of modern human-operated ransomware attacks, along with covering steps to properly investigate them and collecting and analyzing cyber threat intelligence using cutting-edge methods and tools Key Features Understand modern human-operated cyber attacks, focusing on threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures Collect and analyze ransomware-related cyber threat intelligence from various sources Use forensic methods and tools to reconstruct ransomware attacks and prevent them in the early stages Book DescriptionRansomware attacks have become the strongest and most persistent threat for many companies around the globe. Building an effective incident response plan to prevent a ransomware attack is crucial and may help you avoid heavy losses. Incident Response Techniques for Ransomware Attacks is designed to help you do just that. This book starts by discussing the history of ransomware, showing you how the threat landscape has changed over the years, while also covering the process of incident response in detail. You’ll then learn how to collect and produce ransomware-related cyber threat intelligence and look at threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures. Next, the book focuses on various forensic artifacts in order to reconstruct each stage of a human-operated ransomware attack life cycle. In the concluding chapters, you’ll get to grips with various kill chains and discover a new one: the Unified Ransomware Kill Chain. By the end of this ransomware book, you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to build an incident response strategy for all ransomware attacks.What you will learn Understand the modern ransomware threat landscape Explore the incident response process in the context of ransomware Discover how to collect and produce ransomware-related cyber threat intelligence Use forensic methods to collect relevant artifacts during incident response Interpret collected data to understand threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures Understand how to reconstruct the ransomware attack kill chain Who this book is for This book is for security researchers, security analysts, or anyone in the incident response landscape who is responsible for building an incident response model for ransomware attacks. A basic understanding of cyber threats will be helpful to get the most out of this book.

Develop your red team skills by learning essential foundational tactics, techniques, and procedures, and boost the overall security posture of your organization by leveraging the homefield advantage Key Features Build, manage, and measure an offensive red team program Leverage the homefield advantage to stay ahead of your adversaries Understand core adversarial tactics and techniques, and protect pentesters and pentesting assets Book DescriptionIt's now more important than ever for organizations to be ready to detect and respond to security events and breaches. Preventive measures alone are not enough for dealing with adversaries. A well-rounded prevention, detection, and response program is required. This book will guide you through the stages of building a red team program, including strategies and homefield advantage opportunities to boost security. The book starts by guiding you through establishing, managing, and measuring a red team program, including effective ways for sharing results and findings to raise awareness. Gradually, you'll learn about progressive operations such as cryptocurrency mining, focused privacy testing, targeting telemetry, and even blue team tooling. Later, you'll discover knowledge graphs and how to build them, then become well-versed with basic to advanced techniques related to hunting for credentials, and learn to automate Microsoft Office and browsers to your advantage. Finally, you'll get to grips with protecting assets using decoys, auditing, and alerting with examples for major operating systems. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to build, manage, and measure a red team program effectively and be well-versed with the fundamental operational techniques required to enhance your existing skills.What you will learn Understand the risks associated with security breaches Implement strategies for building an effective penetration testing team Map out the homefield using knowledge graphs Hunt credentials using indexing and other practical techniques Gain blue team tooling insights to enhance your red team skills Communicate results and influence decision makers with appropriate data Who this book is for This is one of the few detailed cybersecurity books for penetration testers, cybersecurity analysts, security leaders and strategists, as well as red team members and chief information security officers (CISOs) looking to secure their organizations from adversaries. The program management part of this book will also be useful for beginners in the cybersecurity domain. To get the most out of this book, some penetration testing experience, and software engineering and debugging skills are necessary.

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 with this comprehensive guide, covering its advanced capabilities and effective implementation strategies Key Features Integrate Microsoft Defender for Office 365 fits into your organization’s security strategy Implement, operationalize, and troubleshoot Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to align with your organization’s requirements Implement advanced hunting, automation, and integration for effective security operations Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionNavigate the "security Wild West" with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, your shield against the complex and rapidly evolving cyber threats. Written by a cybersecurity veteran with 25 years of experience, including combating nation-state adversaries and organized cybercrime gangs, this book offers unparalleled insights into modern digital security challenges by helping you secure your organization's email and communication systems and promoting a safer digital environment by staying ahead of evolving threats and fostering user awareness. This book introduces you to a myriad of security threats and challenges organizations encounter and delves into the day-to-day use of Defender for Office 365, offering insights for proactively managing security threats, investigating alerts, and effective remediation. You’ll explore advanced strategies such as leveraging threat intelligence to reduce false alerts, customizing reports, conducting attack simulation, and automating investigation and remediation. To ensure complete protection, you’ll learn to integrate Defender for Office 365 with other security tools and APIs. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained a comprehensive understanding of Defender for Office 365 and its crucial role in fortifying your organization's cybersecurity posture.What you will learn Plan a rollout and configure a Defender for Office 365 deployment strategy Continuously optimize your security configuration to strengthen your organization's security posture Leverage advanced hunting and automation for proactive security Implement email authentication and anti-phishing measures Conduct attack simulations and security awareness training to educate users in threat recognition and response Customize and automate reports to enhance decision-making Troubleshoot common issues to minimize impact Who this book is for This book is a must-read for IT consultants, business decision-makers, system administrators, system and security engineers, and anyone looking to establish robust and intricate security measures for office productivity tools to preemptively tackle prevalent threats such as phishing, business email compromise, and malware attacks. Basic knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 environments will assist with understanding the concepts covered.

Build a blue team for efficient cyber threat management in your organization Key Features Explore blue team operations and understand how to detect, prevent, and respond to threats Dive deep into the intricacies of risk assessment and threat management Learn about governance, compliance, regulations, and other best practices for blue team implementation Book DescriptionWe've reached a point where all organizational data is connected through some network. With advancements and connectivity comes ever-evolving cyber threats - compromising sensitive data and access to vulnerable systems. Cybersecurity Blue Team Strategies is a comprehensive guide that will help you extend your cybersecurity knowledge and teach you to implement blue teams in your organization from scratch. Through the course of this book, you’ll learn defensive cybersecurity measures while thinking from an attacker's perspective. With this book, you'll be able to test and assess the effectiveness of your organization’s cybersecurity posture. No matter the medium your organization has chosen- cloud, on-premises, or hybrid, this book will provide an in-depth understanding of how cyber attackers can penetrate your systems and gain access to sensitive information. Beginning with a brief overview of the importance of a blue team, you’ll learn important techniques and best practices a cybersecurity operator or a blue team practitioner should be aware of. By understanding tools, processes, and operations, you’ll be equipped with evolving solutions and strategies to overcome cybersecurity challenges and successfully manage cyber threats to avoid adversaries. By the end of this book, you'll have enough exposure to blue team operations and be able to successfully set up a blue team in your organization.What you will learn Understand blue team operations and its role in safeguarding businesses Explore everyday blue team functions and tools used by them Become acquainted with risk assessment and management from a blue team perspective Discover the making of effective defense strategies and their operations Find out what makes a good governance program Become familiar with preventive and detective controls for minimizing risk Who this book is for This book is for cybersecurity professionals involved in defending an organization’s systems and assets against attacks. Penetration testers, cybersecurity analysts, security leaders, security strategists, and blue team members will find this book helpful. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) looking at securing their organizations from adversaries will also benefit from this book. To get the most out of this book, basic knowledge of IT security is recommended.