The White Hat Bible, Volume 4: Programming, Scripting and Cryptography – Kobo eBook

Volume 4 of ‘The White Hat Bible’ is your definitive guide to programming, scripting, and cryptography in the context of cybersecurity. Moving beyond theoretical concepts, this volume dives deep into Python for security tool development, Bash for powerful command-line automation, and PowerShell for unparalleled Windows system control. You’ll master regular expressions, API interactions, and data parsing, essential skills for any security analyst or penetration tester. Furthermore, this volume provides an exhaustive exploration of applied cryptography, from foundational symmetric and asymmetric algorithms to practical implementations of hashing, digital signatures, PKI, and TLS. Learn how to secure data at rest and in transit, understand common cryptographic vulnerabilities, and implement secure secrets management. Packed with original explanations, practical labs, and real-world examples, this book empowers you to write secure, efficient code and leverage cryptographic principles to build resilient defenses and robust offensive capabilities, earning milestones in Python (security focus), Secure Scripting, and Applied Cryptography.