Presenting the underlying methodologies and concepts required for successful penetration testing, this book discusses the process of penetration testing from both consultative and technical perspectives. It provides an overview of the common tools and exploits used by attackers along with the rationale for why they are used. It depicts attack scenarios to show the complete cycle of attack from the hacker's perspective. The methodology detailed provides a comprehensive solution to meeting the objectives of penetration testing. The author covers the deliverables, including the final report, explaining how to use the information from the text.