Hacking For Dummies - Softcover

Beaver, Kevin

 
9780764557842: Hacking For Dummies

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Not intended for malicious hackers, this book discusses hacking methods and penetration testing techniques that are non-destructive in nature and explores the malicious hacker's mindset, helps the reader develop an ethical hacking plan, and covers eleven typical hack attacks and how to counteract them. Finally, it takes the reader through reporting vulnerabilities to upper management, managing security changes, automating the ethical hacking process, and training end users not to be victims of social engineering.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Kevin Beaver is a consultant who specializes in security assessments and incident response. He is a regular columnist and expert advisor for SearchSecurity.com and SearchMobileComputing.com.

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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 Windows®, Linux®, NetWare®, and more
  • Report your finds to upper management
  • Protect your network infrastructure

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ISBN 10:  047005235X ISBN 13:  9780470052358
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2006
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