The Art of Exploit Development

A Practical Guide to Writing Custom Exploits for Red Teamers

By: Josh Luberisse

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

In an era where cyber threats loom large, understanding the art of exploit development is essential for any cybersecurity professional. This book is an invaluable guide for those looking to gain a deep understanding of this critical aspect of cybersecurity.

"The Art of Exploit Development: A Practical Guide to Writing Custom Exploits for Red Teamers” delivers an exhaustive, hands-on tour through the entire exploit development process. Crafted by an experienced cybersecurity professional, this resource is not just a theoretical exploration, but a practical guide rooted in real-world applications. It balances technical depth with accessible language, ensuring it’s equally beneficial for newcomers and seasoned professionals.

The book begins with a comprehensive exploration of vulnerability discovery, guiding readers through the various types of vulnerabilities, the tools and techniques for discovering them, and the strategies for testing and validating potential vulnerabilities. From there, it dives deep into the core principles of exploit development, including an exploration of memory management, stack and heap overflows, format string vulnerabilities, and more.

But this guide doesn't stop at the fundamentals. It extends into more advanced areas, discussing how to write shellcode for different platforms and architectures, obfuscate and encode shellcode, bypass modern defensive measures, and exploit vulnerabilities on various platforms. It also provides a thorough look at the use of exploit development tools and frameworks, along with a structured approach to exploit development.

"The Art of Exploit Development" also recognizes the importance of responsible cybersecurity practices. It delves into the ethical considerations of exploit development, outlines secure coding practices, runtime exploit prevention techniques, and discusses effective security testing and penetration testing.

Complete with an extensive glossary and appendices that include reference material, case studies, and further learning resources, this book is a complete package, providing a comprehensive understanding of exploit development.

With "The Art of Exploit Development," you’re not just reading a book—you're enhancing your toolkit, advancing your skillset, and evolving your understanding of one of the most vital aspects of cybersecurity today.