hacking challenges

[gilles.lami () hays-dsia fr]

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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