Ethical hacking is an important element of increasing cybersecurity threats to digital systems, with ethical hackers playing a crucial role in safeguarding against such threats.
The right books can help beginners learn the basics of ethical hacking and can also help more experienced professionals develop and enhance their hacking and penetration testing skills.
Below are five recommended books for ethical hacking, ranging from beginner-friendly concepts to advanced hacking techniques, including:
Penetration Testing: A Beginner’s Guide To Ethical Hacking by Daniel Graham
Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker’s Handbook by Allen Harper and Daniel Regalado, et al
Ethical Hacking From Scratch: Secrets And Techniques To Mastering Hacking by Zaid Sabih
The Shellcoder’s Handbook: Linux Programming Essentials by Jon Erickson
Web Application Security and Penetration Testing by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto.