Pen Test Diaries

Insecurity Culture

By: Mike Sheward

Narrated by: Beth Hough

The penetration testing industry has exploded in the last decade, as more and more organizations seek assurance that their cybersecurity strategies are being effectively implemented. The Pen Test Diaries allow you to follow a penetration tester through the technical and nontechnical processes involved in testing an organization's information security measures. Based on the author's real-world experiences, the diaries tell fictionalized versions of penetration testing discoveries. A must-listen for anyone interested in computer security or the penetration testing field.

In this episode, penetration tester Laura Knight is called in to test the security of a local government network. She discovers a remarkable array of technical security problems that can be traced back to an oppressive culture in the IT department.

From the author of the acclaimed Digital Forensic Diaries series.

©2021 Mike Sheward (P)2023 Mike Sheward

Good Overview of a Pen Test

For those interested in pen testing, this book provides a good high-level story of a pen test using real-world scenarios. Definitely worth it if you are interested in becoming a pen tester!

fun light reading

I enjoyed listening to this story. The speaker was energetic and thoughtful. I'd recommend to anyone interested in getting into pen testing.