The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing

Covers PCI DSS penetration testing requirements, methodology, and reporting. Essential reading for security professionals working with payment card environments.

PCI Security Standards Council

Provides a framework for planning, executing, and managing penetration testing programs. Includes case studies and best practices from CREST member organizations.

CREST

Comprehensive hands-on guide covering Metasploit, social engineering, web application attacks, wireless hacking, and mobile device testing. Builds a complete penetration testing lab from scratch.

Georgia Weidman

Official NIST guidelines for planning and conducting security assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and social engineering tests.

NIST