Hacking for Dummies
Summary:
Find out if your system is vulnerable to hack attacks! "The coverage of security topics in this book can help you avoid a hack attack." Stuart McClure "To catch a thief, think like a thief." Here s the guide that will help you do just that! It shows you how to become a "white hat hacker," exploring your own system for vulnerabilities the unscrupulous hacker could exploit. And it s loaded with tips, suggestions, and recommendations to help you plug any holes you find. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Recognize and counter common hack attacks Gain support for your security plan Test the security of Windowsandreg;, Linuxandreg;, NetWareandreg;, and more Report your finds to upper management Protect your network infrastructure "Ethical hacking" is the process of entering into a hacker's mindset in order to spot system vulnerabilities by performing typical hacks in a controlled environment. This book helps security professionals understand how malicious users think and work, enabling administrators to defend their systems against attacks and to identify security vulnerabilities.
* Shows readers how to approach their system security from the hacker's perspective and perform nondestructive penetration testing
* Helps the reader develop an ethical hacking plan, and examines typical attacks and how to counteract them
* Guides readers through reporting vulnerabilities to upper management, managing security changes, automating the ethical hacking process, and training end-users to avoid being victimized
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