Every information security pro should be familar with the basics of penetration testing, but figuring out which tools to use and taking the time to build each one can be a tedious process. So why not use a whole bunch of different pen-testing tools in one convenient package?
In this month's SearchSecurity.com screencast, Peter Giannoulis of
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Michael S. Mimoso, Editorial DirectorBelow, Peter shows how to install and use SamuraiWTF not only as an ISO image, but also as a virtual machine.
Check out other demos of free tools at our SearchSecurity.com screencast page.
About the author:
Peter Giannoulis, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GCFW, GREM, CISSP, is an information security
consultant in Toronto, Ontario. He currently maintains The
Academy Home and The Academy Pro, which provide
streaming video for enterprises and consumers on how to configure and troubleshoot many of today's
top security products. He also serves as a technical director for GIAC.
This was first published in June 2009