Computer Security and Penetration Testing

Delivering up-to-the-minute coverage, COMPUTER SECURITY AND PENETRATION TESTING, Second Edition offers readers of all backgrounds and experience levels a well-researched and engaging introduction to the fascinating realm of network security. Spotlighting the latest threats and vulnerabilities, this cutting-edge text is packed with real-world examples that showcase today's most important and relevant security topics. It addresses how and why people attack computers and networks--equipping readers with the knowledge and techniques to successfully combat hackers. This edition also includes new emphasis on ethics and legal issues. The world of information security is changing every day - readers are provided with a clear differentiation between hacking myths and hacking facts. Straightforward in its approach, this comprehensive resource teaches the skills needed to go from hoping a system is secure to knowing that it is. Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_0a_Intro) 1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_0b_Brief_Contents) 5 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_0c_Table_of_Contents) 7 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_0d_Introduction) 17 Ch1 -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_1_Ethics_of_Hacking_and_Cracking) 23 Ch2 39 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2a_Introduction_to_Reconnaissance_) 40 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2b_Social_Engineering_) 42 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2c_Dumpster_Diving_) 49 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2d_Internet_Footprinting_) 50 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2e_Chapter_Summary_) 61 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2f_Key_Terms_) 62 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2g_Review_Questions_) 63 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2h_Hands-On_Projects_) 64 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_2i_Reference_) 65 Ch3 67 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_3a_Introduction_) 68 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_3b_Evolution_of_Scanners_) -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_3c_How_Scanners_Work_) 70 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_3d_Types_of_Scanning_) -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_3f_Chapter_Summary_) 86 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_3g_Key_Terms_) -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_3h_Review_Questions_) 87 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_3i_Hands-On_Projects_) 88 Ch4 89 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_4a_Sniffer_Types_) 90 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Ch_4f_Chapter_Summary_) 111 Ch5 -1 Binder2.pdf -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Review_of_Scanner_Technology_) 72 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Chapter_Summary_) -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Key_Terms_) -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Review_Questions_) -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Hands-On_Projects_) -1 Computer_Security_and_Penetration_Testing_----_(Sniffer_Types_) -1 Spotlighting the latest threats and vulnerabilities, this book is packed with real-world examples that showcase today's most important and relevant security topics. It addresses how and why people attack computers and networks, equipping readers with the knowledge and techniques to successfully combat hackers. Also includes new emphasis on ethics and legal issues and readers are provided with a clear differentiation between hacking myths and hacking facts. Straightforward in its approach, this comprehensive resource teaches the skills needed to go from hoping a system is secure to knowing that it is Delivering up-to-the-minute coverage, 'Computer Security and Penetration Testing' offers readers of all backgrounds and experience levels a well-researched and engaging introduction to the fascinating realm of network security. Spotlighting the latest threats and vulnerabilities, this cutting-edge text is packed with real-world examples that showcase today's most important and relevant security topics. It addresses how and why people attack computers and networks - equipping readers with the knowledge and techniques to successfully combat hackers Offers readers of all backgrounds and experience levels a well-researched and engaging introduction to the realm of network security. This title addresses how and why people attack computers and networks - equipping readers with the knowledge and techniques to successfully combat hackers. It includes an emphasis on ethics and legal issues.