// BOOKS

Three books on cybersecurity.

From offensive security fundamentals to recon mastery, to a new initiative on cyber-safety for everyday Bharat — published by Khanna Publishing and recommended by MHRD, AICTE & NITTTR for academic curriculum.

Khanna Publishing
Hacking
Be a Hacker with Ethics
AuthorHarsh Bothra
978-93-86173-37-72017
01 / 03 — Book

Hacking: Be a Hacker with Ethics

An introductory walkthrough of ethical hacking, written for students & aspiring testers.
Publisher · Khanna Publishing Year · 2017 Pages · 216 ISBN · 978-93-86173-37-7 Rating · 4.0 / 5

A glimpse into the technology world of the common terms & procedures used by hackers to intrude into systems. The book walks readers through the procedures by which vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited, with diagrams and worked examples — written in simple, accessible language for both technical and non-technical readers.

Covers the basics of hacking, ports & protocols, footprinting, scanning, the OWASP Top 10, social engineering, sniffing & spoofing, wireless, web app attacks, denial of service, session hijacking, password cracking, malware, and more.

"Hacking is not a trick, it's an art. The more you get into it, the more you will gain from it." — from the introduction

// What's inside

  • Introduction to Hacking
  • Ports & Protocols
  • Footprinting & Recon
  • Scanning & Enumeration
  • System Hacking
  • OWASP Top 10
  • Web Application Attacks
  • Wireless Network Attacks
  • Sniffing & Spoofing
  • Session Hijacking
  • Social Engineering
  • Password Cracking
  • Malware & Trojans
  • Denial of Service
  • Steganography
  • Deep Web & Tor
Khanna Publishing
Mastering
Hacking
The Art of Information Gathering & Scanning
AuthorHarsh Bothra
978-93-86173-84-32020
02 / 03 — Book

Mastering Hacking

The Art of Information Gathering & Scanning — a deeper dive into the recon and discovery phases.
Publisher · Khanna Publishing Year · 2020 ISBN · 978-93-86173-84-3 Format · Print & eBook

A handbook for the concrete next step into information security. This book covers the modern penetration testing framework, the latest tools and techniques for discovering vulnerabilities, patching them, responsible disclosure practices, and the real-life applications of these techniques in depth.

Built around the philosophy that cyber security is the art of digital self-defence — the more you practise, the safer you become. Approachable for technical & non-technical readers alike.

"All the methods used are for defence purposes and don't intend to spread unethical activities. This is a handbook for your concrete step in information security." — from the author's note

// What's inside

  • The modern pentest framework
  • Information gathering deep-dive
  • Active & passive recon
  • OSINT techniques
  • Scanning methodologies
  • Service & version enumeration
  • Vulnerability discovery
  • Web app footprinting
  • Network mapping
  • Tool-assisted discovery
  • Reporting & disclosure
  • Defensive countermeasures
Khanna Publishing
Mission
Cyber
Bharat
Bharat's Guide to Cyber Safety
AuthorHarsh Bothra
93553876602025
03 / 03 — Book · NEW

Mission Cyber Bharat

Bharat's Guide to Cyber Safety — a practical, everyone-can-read primer on staying safe in the digital age.
Publisher · Khanna Publishing Year · 2025 ISBN · 9355387660 Audience · Everyone

A new initiative — written for citizens, families, students, parents and small business owners. As India's digital economy explodes, cyber fraud, scams, identity theft and data breaches are scaling with it. Mission Cyber Bharat is a no-jargon, no-fear-mongering field manual on how to navigate that landscape safely.

The book pairs real-world stories — UPI scams, OTP frauds, fake job offers, deepfake calls — with a set of simple frameworks anyone can adopt. The "STOP & CHECK" approach, daily cyber-mantras, and quick-reference checklists are designed so a reader walks away with habits, not homework.

"Cyber security is the art of digital self-defence. The more we practise as a society, the safer Bharat becomes." — from the foreword

// What's inside

  • The Bharat digital landscape
  • UPI, banking & payment fraud
  • OTP & social engineering scams
  • Phishing — call, SMS & email
  • WhatsApp & messenger frauds
  • Job offer & investment scams
  • Deepfake & AI-driven scams
  • Identity theft & KYC abuse
  • Family & child online safety
  • Small business cyber hygiene
  • The "STOP & CHECK" framework
  • Daily cyber-mantras
  • Reporting & recovery playbook
  • Emergency contacts & helplines
// RECOGNITION

Recommended for academic curriculum.

The earlier books are recommended by the following bodies for engineering & technical institutes across India.

MHRD
Ministry of Human Resource Development
AICTE
All India Council for Technical Education
NITTTR
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research
// BUNDLE

Want the full set? Three books, one order.

Hacking, Mastering Hacking, and Mission Cyber Bharat — available direct from the publisher.

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