Penetration PEN Testing Like a Pro

50 Essential Skills, Tools, and Step-by-Step Workflows to Master Software and Hardware Security Loopholes

By: DataForge Labs

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Unlock the skills of a professional penetration tester and discover how to identify and close the same security gaps hackers look for every day.

Penetration PEN Testing Like a Pro gives you a complete, practical roadmap for mastering both software and hardware testing techniques. Inside, you’ll find 50 essential skills and workflows that cover everything from network scanning and wireless testing to web application security, social engineering, and cloud assessments. Each skill is explained in plain language, with step-by-step methods that make even advanced concepts clear and easy to apply.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to break into cybersecurity or a working professional determined to sharpen your edge, this book equips you with the tools and strategies to think and operate like a seasoned tester.

Inside you will learn how to:
- Discover vulnerabilities in real-world systems before attackers exploit them
- Apply professional workflows to test networks, applications, cloud services, and IoT devices
- Understand wireless and physical security risks and how to assess them effectively
- Conduct social engineering tests that reveal human factor weaknesses
- Report findings clearly and provide actionable solutions that matter to decision-makers
- Stay current in a rapidly changing field with strategies for continuous learning

In today’s digital world, organizations are under constant threat. This book shows you how to be the person who finds and fixes weaknesses before they become disasters.

If you want to protect systems, build a career in cybersecurity, or simply understand the mindset of professional penetration testers, this is the hands-on guide you need. Download your copy today and start mastering the skills that will set you apart in one of the fastest-growing fields in tech.