Hardware Security The Practical Guide to Penetration Testing and Prevention
written by
Tobias Scheible
600 pages, 2026, Print edition paperback
ISBN 978-1-4932-2771-6 600 pages, 2026
E-book formats: EPUB, PDF, online
ISBN 978-1-4932-2772-3 600 pages, 2026, Print edition paperback
E-book formats: EPUB, PDF, online
ISBN 978-1-4932-2773-0
ISBN 978-1-4932-2771-6 600 pages, 2026
E-book formats: EPUB, PDF, online
ISBN 978-1-4932-2772-3 600 pages, 2026, Print edition paperback
E-book formats: EPUB, PDF, online
ISBN 978-1-4932-2773-0
Defend your system against hardware-based security breaches by thinking like a hacker! With this guide, master the tools you need to develop preventative IT security tests and measures. Learn how to perform penetration tests step by step, and then evaluate and correct vulnerabilities. Get up to speed on awareness training methods and hacking tools for protecting your hardware. From USB killers and keyloggers to manipulated Wi-Fi connections and beyond, understand real-world attack scenarios and—most importantly—how to prevent them!
- Understand hardware vulnerabilities and attack vectors
- Work with pentesting hardware to improve security for USBs, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID, LAN, and more
- Develop training mechanisms and testing procedures to reduce the risk of attacks via external devices
About the Book
About the E-book
600 pages, paperback. Reference book format 7 x 10 in. Printed black and white on 50# offset paper from sustainable sources. Reader-friendly serif font (TheAntiquaB 9.5 Pt.). One-column layout.
E-book in full color. PDF (11 MB) and EPUB (14 MB) files for download, DRM-free with personalized digital watermark. Copy and paste, bookmarks, and print-out permitted. Table of contents, in-text references, and index fully linked. Including online book edition in dedicated reader application.
In this book, you’ll learn about:
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Penetration Testing and Red Teaming
Where are the vulnerabilities in your infrastructure? How does an attacker see your environment, and what tools do they use? You’ll discover that the best attack tools often look simple, yet still cause significant damage.
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Security Awareness Training
The best virus scanners and firewalls are useless if your team doesn’t take the necessary precautions. Learn how to conduct effective awareness training to educate your colleagues about the dangers posed by inconspicuous hardware.
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Hacking Hardware
Rubber Ducky, USBKill, HackRF One, Flipper Zero—see common attack vectors and hacking hardware in action. Become a master at identifying threats, and get equipped with appropriate countermeasures.
Highlights include:
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Hardware pentesting
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Red teaming
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Training security awareness
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Spy gadgets
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USB attacks
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Wi-Fi manipulation
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Spying on wired networks
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Wireless connection disruption
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RFID tag manipulation
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Bluetooth tracking
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Universal hacking hardware