Welcome to this comprehensive guide, tailored for red teamers of all skill levels. This collection encompasses a wide array of essential readings, from technical guides to strategic insights, providing a well-rounded approach to cybersecurity and red teaming.
- A Hacker's Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society's Rules, and How to Bend them Back by Bruce Schneier Legendary cybersecurity expert and New York Times best-selling author Bruce Schneier reveals how using a hacker’s mindset can change how you think about your life and the world.
- A Guide to Kernel Exploitation: Attacking the Core by Enrico Perla et al. Focuses on the exploitation of kernel vulnerabilities, crucial for understanding advanced cybersecurity threats.
- Abusing the Internet of Things by Nitesh Dhanjani Addresses the security challenges presented by the Internet of Things (IoT) and provides strategies for IoT security.
- Advanced Penetration Testing: Hacking the World's Most Secure Networks by Wil Allsopp Offers insights into penetration testing techniques for highly secure environments.
- Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments by Lee Allen An updated guide to penetrating highly secured networks, with advanced tactics and strategies.
- Advanced Persistent Threat Hacking by Tyler Wrightson Delves into strategies and techniques used in advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks.
- Analyzing Social Media Networks with NodeXL by Derek Hansen et al. A guide on using NodeXL for analyzing social media networks, useful for digital forensics and cybersecurity analysis.
- Android Security Cookbook by Keith Makan et al. A compilation of security-related recipes for Android, covering a range of vulnerabilities and solutions.
- Anti-Hacker's Tool Kit by Mike Shema A comprehensive toolkit for defending against hackers, with practical solutions and tools.
- Black Hat Python by Justin Seitz Python programming for hackers and pentesters, focusing on black hat techniques.
- Building a Pentesting Lab for Wireless Networks by Vyacheslav Fadyushin A guide to setting up a pentesting lab specifically for wireless networks.
- Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing by Kevin Cardwell Instructions on creating virtual labs for conducting advanced penetration testing.
- Cyber Operations: Building, Defending, and Attacking Modern Computer Networks by Mike O’Leary
- Covers various aspects of cyber operations, including building, defending, and attacking networks.
- Cybersecurity Attacks – Red Team Strategies: A practical guide to building a penetration testing program having homefield advantage by Johann Rehberger Learn essential foundational tactics, techniques, and procedures, and boost the overall security posture of your organization by leveraging the homefield advantage
- Cybersecurity: Managing Systems, Conducting Testing, and Investigating Intrusions by Thomas J. Mowbray A comprehensive guide to managing cybersecurity systems, conducting tests, and investigating intrusions.
- Darkweb Cyber Threat Intelligence Mining by John Robertson Focuses on mining the dark web for cyber threat intelligence and understanding the hidden part of the internet.
- Data-Driven Security: Analysis, Visualization, and Dashboards by Jay Jacobs Discusses using data analysis, visualization, and dashboards for enhancing cybersecurity.
- DNS Security: Defending the Domain Name System by Allan Liska et al. Provides strategies for securing the Domain Name System (DNS), a critical part of internet infrastructure.
- Enterprise Cybersecurity: How to Build a Successful Cyberdefense Program Against Advanced Threats by Scott Donaldson Guides on building a cybersecurity program in enterprises to defend against advanced threats.
- Essential Cybersecurity Science by Josiah Dykstra A scientific approach to understanding and implementing cybersecurity.
- Exploring SE for Android by William Confer Examines security enhancements (SE) for Android, providing insights into Android security.
- Gray Hat C# by Brandon Perry A guide to using C# for gray hat hacking and cybersecurity testing.
- Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker's Handbook by Allen Harper et al. A comprehensive handbook on ethical hacking, covering a range of techniques and tools.
- Gray Hat Python by Justin Seitz Python programming for ethical hackers, focusing on gray hat techniques.
- Hacking: The Art of Exploitation by Jon Erickson An exploration of hacking techniques, covering both theoretical and practical aspects.
- Hacking Android by Srinivasa Rao Kotipalli et al. Delves into techniques for hacking and securing Android devices.
- Hacking Exposed Industrial Control Systems by Clint Bodungen Explores vulnerabilities in industrial control systems and methods for securing them.
- Hacking Exposed Linux by ISECOM Focuses on the security vulnerabilities of Linux systems and how to protect them.
- Hacking Exposed 7: Network Security Secrets and Solutions by Stuart McClure et al. A comprehensive guide on various hacking methodologies and how to defend against them.
- Hacking Web Intelligence by Sudhanshu Chauhan et al. Provides insights into web intelligence and techniques for gathering information online.
- Hacking Wireless Access Points by Jennifer Kurtz Covers techniques for hacking and securing wireless access points.
- Hands-On Red Team Tactics: A practical guide to mastering Red Team operations by Himanshu Sharma A guide to learning and implementing red team tactics effectively
- Hash Crack: Password Cracking Manual by Joshua Picolet A manual on password cracking methods, useful for understanding and testing password security.
- How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk by Douglas W. Hubbard et al. Discusses methodologies for measuring and managing cybersecurity risks.
- Learning iOS Penetration Testing by Swaroop Yermalkar A comprehensive guide to iOS security, covering both the basics and advanced topics.
- Managing the Insider Threat: No Dark Corners by Nick Catrantzos Strategies for managing insider threats in organizations.
- Mastering Kali Linux Wireless Pentesting by Jilumudi Raghu Ram et al. An advanced guide to wireless penetration testing using Kali Linux.
- Mastering Metasploit by Nipun Jaswal An in-depth guide to using Metasploit for penetration testing.
- Mastering Modern Web Penetration Testing by Prakhar Prasad A guide to modern techniques and tools for web penetration testing.
- Mastering the Nmap Scripting Engine by Paulino Calderon Pale Advanced techniques for using the Nmap Scripting Engine in network security.
- Mastering Wireshark 2 by Andrew Crouthamel A comprehensive guide to using Wireshark 2 for network analysis and troubleshooting.
- Metasploit, The Penetration Tester's Guide by David Kennedy A detailed guide to using Metasploit, a powerful penetration testing tool.
- Mobile Application Penetration Testing by Vijay Kumar Velu Techniques and strategies for penetration testing of mobile applications.
- Network Analysis Using Wireshark Cookbook by Nagendra Kumar Nainar et al. A collection of recipes for using Wireshark for network analysis.
- Network Attacks and Exploitation: A Framework by Matthew Monte A framework for understanding and conducting network attacks and exploitation.
- Network Security Assessment by Chris McNab Techniques and tools for assessing network security.
- Network Security Through Data Analysis by Michael Collins A guide to improving network security through data analysis.
- Nmap Network Scanning: The Official Nmap Project Guide to Network Discovery and Security Scanning by Gordon Fyodor Lyon The definitive guide to Nmap, a powerful network security tool.
- Nmap Network Exploration and Security Auditing Cookbook: Network discovery and security scanning at your fingertips by Paulino Calderon A complete reference guide to mastering Nmap and its scripting engine, covering practical tasks for IT personnel, security engineers, system administrators, and application security enthusiasts
- Offensive Countermeasures: The Art of Active Defense by John Strand et al. Explores active defense strategies in cybersecurity.
- Open Source Intelligence Techniques by Michael Bazzell Methods for gathering and analyzing open-source intelligence.
- Penetration Testing by Georgia Weidman A comprehensive guide to conducting penetration tests to assess security.
- Practical Lock Picking: A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide by Deviant Ollam A hands-on guide to the craft of lockpicking, essential for penetration testers.
- Professional Red Teaming: Conducting Successful Cybersecurity Engagements by Jacob G. Oakley Unique book to leverage technology when conducting offensive security engagements
- Python for Offensive PenTest: A practical guide to ethical hacking and penetration testing using Python by Hussam Khrais One-stop guide to using Python, creating your own hacking tools, and making the most out of resources available for this programming language.
- Python Penetration Testing for Developers by Christopher Duffy Python programming techniques for developers focused on penetration testing.
- Reverse Deception: Organized Cyber Threat Counter-Exploitation by Sean Bodmer A comprehensive guide on identifying, understanding, and combating cybersecurity threats through counter-exploitation strategies.
- RTFM: Red Team Field Manual by Ben Clark A concise reference for red teamers and penetration testers.
- RTRM: Red Team Reference Manual by Tim Bryant Empower you to be a more efficient red team operator
- SELinux Cookbook by Sven Vermeulen Offers practical recipes to effectively implement and manage SELinux systems within various environments.
- SELinux System Administration by Sven Vermeulen A guide for system administrators to manage and maintain SELinux in complex IT environments.
- Security Testing with Kali Nethunter by Daniel W. Dieterle Delve into security testing using Kali Nethunter, the mobile penetration testing platform.
- Serious Cryptography: A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption by Jean-Phillippe Aumasson A guide to modern encryption breaks down the fundamental mathematical concepts at the heart of cryptography without shying away from meaty discussions of how they work.
- Schneier on Security by Bruce Schneier A collection of essays and articles by a leading security expert.
- Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy A deep dive into the tactics of social engineering, offering strategies for defense.
- Social Engineering Penetration Testing by Gavin Watson et al. This book exposes various social engineering threats and provides practical solutions to test and fortify social engineering defenses.
- The Antivirus Hacker's Handbook by Joxean Koret et al. Guides the reader through antivirus software's vulnerabilities and how to exploit them.
- The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security by Kevin Mitnick Insights into human security factors highlight the importance of understanding social engineering.
- The Art of Software Security Assessment by Mark Dowd et al. A detailed look at software vulnerabilities and methods to identify and mitigate them effectively.
- The Hacker Playbook 3 by Peter Kim Presents advanced penetration testing strategies and techniques for security professionals.
- The Human Skills: Elicitation & Interviewing, 2nd Edition by Frank Stopa Focuses on human intelligence skills, particularly elicitation and interviewing techniques.
- The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires by Tim Wu A historical perspective on information empires, relevant for understanding the evolution of information security.
- The Mobile Application Hacker's Handbook by Dominic Chell et al. Comprehensive guide to securing mobile applications against various threats.
- The Red Team Hacker's Handbook: Mastering Offensive Security Techniques by Meyer Haas A valuable resource for both aspiring and experienced security professionals who want to enhance their skills in identifying vulnerabilities, exploiting weaknesses, and effectively simulating real-world attacks.
- The Tangled Web by Michal Zalewski A detailed look at the complexities and security aspects of the web.
- The Ultimate Kali Linux Book: Perform advanced penetration testing using Nmap, Metasploit, Aircrack-ng, and Empire by Glen D. Singh Discover and exploit various vulnerabilities and perform advanced penetration testing on both enterprise wired and wireless networks. aspects of the web.
- The Web Application Hacker's Handbook: Finding and Exploiting Security Flaws by Dafydd Stuttard et al Explore the various new technologies employed in web applications that have appeared since the first edition and review the new attack techniques that have been developed, particularly in relation to the client side.
- The Shellcoder's Handbook: Discovering and Exploiting Security Holes by Chris Anley et al. An advanced guide to uncovering and exploiting security vulnerabilities.
- Tribe of Hackers Red Team: Tribal Knowledge from the Best in Offensive Cybersecurity by Marcus J. Carey A guide packed with insights from dozens of the world’s leading Red Team security specialists
- Unauthorised Access: Physical Penetration Testing For IT Security Teams by Wil Allsopp Covers techniques and strategies for physical penetration testing.
- Violent Python by TJ O’Connor Demonstrates how Python can be used for offensive security tasks and penetration testing.
