Redefining Hacking: A Comprehensive to Red Teaming and Bug Bounty Hunting, 1st edition

Published by Addison-Wesley Professional (March 14, 2025) © 2025

  • Omar Santos Best-selling Cisco Press author, expert trainer, and Principal Engineer at Cisco (PSIRT)
  • Savannah Lazzara
  • Wesley Thurner
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Title overview

Redefining Hacking: A Comprehensive Guide to Red Teaming and Bug Bounty Hunting in an AI-Driven World equips cybersecurity professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts with modern hacking methodologies and the tools to combat evolving threats. Written by industry experts Omar Santos, Savannah Lazzara, and Wesley Thurner, this book blends real-world insights with forward-looking perspectives on AI, automation, and quantum computing. Packed with hands-on exercises, actionable strategies, and case studies, it empowers readers to think like attackers while proactively strengthening their defenses. Gain practical knowledge to master red teaming, bug bounty hunting, and prepare for an AI-influenced cybersecurity landscape.

This practical forward-thinking book provides:

  • Holistic Coverage: Comprehensive insights into red teaming and bug bounty hunting
  • Future Trends: Explore AI, automation, and quantum computing's impact on security
  • Hands-On Learning: Includes exercises, review questions, and GitHub resources
  • Expert Guidance: Authored by seasoned cybersecurity professionals with diverse expertise

Table of contents

  • Chapter 1:The Evolution of Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, and Bug Bounties
  • Chapter 2 Introduction to Red Teaming
  • Chapter 3 Red Team Infrastructure
  • Chapter 4 Modern Red Team Methodology and Tools
  • Chapter 5 Social Engineering and Physical Assessments
  • Chapter 6 Advanced Post-Exploitation Techniques
  • Chapter 7 Active Directory and Linux Environments
  • Chapter 8 The Future of Red Teaming Beyond the AI Revolution
  • Chapter 9 Introduction to Bug Bounty and Effective Reconnaissance
  • Chapter 10 Hacking Modern Web Applications and APIs
  • Chapter 11 Automating a Bug Hunt and Leveraging the Power of AI
  • Appendix Answers to Multiple-Choice Questions

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