E - Book - DNS & DHCP Penetration Testing
In today’s increasingly connected digital world, DNS and DHCP are foundational to how networks function—but they also present major security blind spots when left unguarded. DNS & DHCP Penetration Testing is a practical, in-depth guide designed to help cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and network administrators understand, assess, and exploit the vulnerabilities inherent in these essential services.
Inside this comprehensive guide, you’ll explore:
- The core architecture and roles of DNS and DHCP in enterprise environments
- Real-world vulnerabilities including DNS spoofing, cache poisoning, rogue DHCP servers, and starvation attacks
- Proven penetration testing methodologies from reconnaissance to exploitation
- Powerful tools like
dig
,dnscat
,DHCPig
,Yersinia
, and more - Step-by-step attack walkthroughs using Nmap, Metasploit, and manual exploitation
- Lab-based exercises with detailed instructions and configurations
- Practical mitigation strategies to secure DNS and DHCP against modern threats
- Case studies highlighting high-impact DNS/DHCP breaches
Whether you're preparing for a red team assessment or building a hardened blue team defense, this book provides the technical insights and hands-on techniques required to stay ahead of attackers.
Learn how to think like a hacker, test like a pro, and secure your network like never before.