Computer Security and Penetration Testing
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Computer Security and Penetration Testing

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eBook - PDF

Computer Security and Penetration Testing

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About this book

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.

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chapter
1
Ethics
of
Hacking
and
Cracking
After
reading
this
chapter
and
completing
the
exercises,
you
will
be
able
to:
•
Explain
how
unethical
computer
hacking
is
a
crime
•
Identify
the
various
groups
and
classes
of
hackers
and
crackers
•
Identify
the
various
things
that
motivate
hackers
and
crackers
•
Explain
differences
in
information
security
industry
certifications
•
Describe
the
origin
and
evolution
of
computer
hacking
•
Recognize
the
important
issues
related
to
ethical
hacking
1
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Table of contents

  1. Brief Contents
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Introduction
  4. Ch 1: Ethics of Hacking and Cracking
  5. Ch 2: Reconnaissance
  6. Ch 3: Scanning Tools
  7. Ch 4: Sniffers
  8. Ch 5: TCP/IP Vulnerabilities
  9. Ch 6: Encryption and Password Cracking
  10. Ch 7: Spoofing
  11. Ch 8: Session Hijacking
  12. Ch 9: Hacking Network Devices
  13. Ch 10: Trojan Horses
  14. Ch 11: Denial-of-Service Attacks
  15. Ch 12: Buffer Overflows
  16. Ch 13: Programming Exploits
  17. Ch 14: Mail Vulnerabilities
  18. Ch 15: Web Application Vulnerabilities
  19. Ch 16: Windows Vulnerabilities
  20. Ch 17: UNIX/Linux Vulnerabilities
  21. Ch 18: Incident Handling
  22. Glossary
  23. Index