Re: hacking challenges

From: Robin Kastberg (kastberg@tkwsping.nl)
Date: Mon Jul 05 2004 - 12:51:59 EDT


On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 02:21:58 -0700 (PDT)
Tyler Durden <fadingreality414@yahoo.com> wrote:

I'd also recommend http://wargames.unix.se.

> It really depends on the web hacking challenge. Some
> of them are very amerature, or just have no relevance
> in real life attacks. I don't think they should be
> required, but they are good practice.
>
> I'd recommend: www.hackthissite.org
> www.hackerslab.org
> www.hdcwargame.com
>
>
> --- gilles.lami@hays-dsia.fr wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > What do you think about the numerous hacking
> > challenges present on the web
> > ?
> > Do you think a good pen-tester should (or must ?) do
> > these games and pass
> > all levels of each one ?
> > If so, well ... Why ? (Even if the answer of this
> > question could be
> > obvious).
> >
> > Another thing very different, and i am sorry for
> > this question i guess most
> > of you must have already ridden several times:
> > I have to build an action plan to specify how to
> > react after a successfull
> > hacking has been detected or suspected ( on a
> > Windows or Unix machine for
> > the moment )
> > What good readings could you advise ?
> >
> > Thanks a lot
> >
> > Gilles
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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