In The Press

The staff at Heorot.net are involved in more than just conducting PenTest training, and have written for multiple publications dedicated to penetration testing. In addition, we value the hacking community and have participated in multiple information security conferences in order to advance the profession, stimulate conversation, and increase the body of knowledge. Here is a sample of publications or presentations contributed by our staff.

Books

Metasploit Toolkit for Penetration Testing, Exploit Development, and Vulnerability Research
Syngress Publishing – September 2007

Penetration Tester’s Open Source Toolkit, Volume 2
Syngress Publishing – October 2007

Netcat Power Tools
Syngress Publishing – July 2008

Professional Penetration Testing
Syngress Publishing – August 2009
Ninja Hacking

Magazines

Penetration Test LiveCDs
Hakin9 Magazine – 3/2008 issue

Penetration Test LiveCDs
Hakin9 Magazine – Best Of 2009

Hacking Trust Relationships
Hakin9 Magazine – 3/2010 issue

Interviews

Weaponizing Apple’s iPod Touch
DarkReading.com, 5/8/2009

Hacking a Wireless Network with an iPod Touch
TechRepublic.com, 17/8/2009

Q&A: Penetration testing
Net-Security.org, 23/8/2009

PaulDotCom Security Weekly – Episode 169
PaulDotCom.com, 25/9/2009

9 Coolest Hacks in 2009
DarkReading.com, 23/12/2009

Conferences

Conference Presentation: Axis of Darkness – Hacking without Exploits
CSI2009 – October 2009

Conference Presentation: Hacking WITH the iPod Touch
DefCon 17 – July 2009

Conference Presentation: Mobile Hacker Space
DefCon 16 – August 2008

Conference Presentation: PenTest LiveCDs & PenTest Tool Tutorial LiveCDs
The Last H.O.P.E. – July 2008

Conference Presentation: Penetration Test LiveCDs
PhreakNIC 10 – October 2007

Conference Presentation: Penetration Test LiveCDs
DefCon 15 – August 2007

Community Service

Rockford Register Star
Lena home getting ‘Extreme’ makeover
Reuters.com
Be The Match® Joins ABC`s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Book Reviews

The Ethical Hacker Network
Book Review: Professional Penetration Testing