Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
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Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense

  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense

About this book

Cyber-terrorism and corporate espionage are increasingly common and devastating threats, making trained network security professionals more important than ever. This timely text helps you gain the knowledge and skills to protect networks using the tools and techniques of an ethical hacker. The authors begin by exploring the concept of ethical hacking and its practitioners, explaining their importance in protecting corporate and government data from cyber attacks. The text then provides an in-depth guide to performing security testing against computer networks, covering current tools and penetration testing methodologies. Updated for today's cyber security environment, the Third Edition of this trusted text features new computer security resources, coverage of emerging vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks, a new discussion of mobile security, and information on current federal and state computer crime laws, including penalties for illegal computer hacking.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Foreword
  4. Introduction
  5. Chapter 1: Ethical Hacking Overview
  6. Chapter 2: TCP/IP Concepts Review
  7. Chapter 3: Network and Computer Attacks
  8. Chapter 4: Footprinting and Social Engineering
  9. Chapter 5: Port Scanning
  10. Chapter 6: Enumeration
  11. Chapter 7: Programming for Security Professionals
  12. Chapter 8: Desktop and Server OS Vulnerabilities
  13. Chapter 9: Embedded Operating Systems: The Hidden Threat
  14. Chapter 10: Hacking Web Servers
  15. Chapter 11: Hacking Wireless Networks
  16. Chapter 12: Cryptography
  17. Chapter 13: Network Protection Systems
  18. Appendix A: Legal Resources
  19. Appendix B: Resources
  20. Glossary
  21. Index