Learn to: Defend against the latest Windows 10 and Linux hacks Develop an effective security testing plan Protect web applications, databases, laptops, servers, and smartphones Use the latest testing tools and techniques Protect your network against malicious attacks Is hacking something left to the bad guys? Certainly not! If security assessments are on your to-do list, this book helps you identify vulnerabilities in your system and stay on top of the security game. Heres just what you need to defend your network environment and all of the data it holds against hacks, including the latest Windows 10 and Linux hacks. Know your enemy get in the malicious mindset and discover how to plan your security testing efforts throughout the security assessment process Put your plan into motion get familiar with several well-known and widely used hack attacks, like information gathering, social engineering, and cracking passwords Improve communications find out how networks are compromised by using specific methods of flawed network communications Find your flaws exploit well-known vulnerabilities in Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems, take over operating systems remotely, and implement countermeasures to make your operating systems more secure App attack find the latest on hacking messaging systems, web applications, mobile apps, and databases Open the book and find: The fundamentals of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing Common weak links in most security programs How smartphones, tablets, and the Internet of Things can be exploited Tips and tricks to perform common security tests against your business systems How to develop reports on the information you gather to get management interested Guidance on correcting the flaws you find and how to keep looking for more
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1119154685
ISBN-13
9781119154686
eBay Product ID (ePID)
217124283
Product Key Features
Author
Kevin Beaver
Publication Name
Hacking for Dummies®
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
408 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
19.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qa76.9.A25b42 2016
Edition Number
5
Reviews
"For those looking for a high-level theoretical approach to network defense, look elsewhere. This is an in the trenches guide you can use to ensure that your organization's systems and network are secure." (Ben Rothke, April 2016)
Table of Content
Foreword XV Introduction 1 Part I: Building the Foundation for Security Testing 7 Chapter 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking 9 Chapter 2: Cracking the Hacker Mindset 25 Chapter 3: Developing Your Ethical Hacking Plan 37 Chapter 4: Hacking Methodology 49 Part II: Putting Security Testing in Motion 59 Chapter 5: Information Gathering 61 Chapter 6: Social Engineering 67 Chapter 7: Physical Security 83 Chapter 8: Passwords 93 Part III: Hacking Network Hosts 121 Chapter 9: Network Infrastructure Systems 123 Chapter 10: Wireless Networks 159 Chapter 11: Mobile Devices 187 Part IV: Hacking Operating Systems 201 Chapter 12: Windows 203 Chapter 13: Linux 231 Part V: Hacking Applications 253 Chapter 14: Communication and Messaging Systems 255 Chapter 15: Web Applications and Mobile Apps 279 Chapter 16: Databases and Storage Systems 305 Part VI: Security Testing Aftermath 317 Chapter 17: Reporting Your Results 319 Chapter 18: Plugging Security Holes 325 Chapter 19: Managing Security Processes 331 Part VII: The Part of Tens 339 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Getting Security Buy-In 341 Chapter 21: Ten Reasons Hacking Is the Only Effective Way to Test 347 Chapter 22: Ten Deadly Mistakes 351 Appendix: Tools and Resources 355 Index 373
Copyright Date
2016
Topic
Security / General
Lccn
2015-956627
Dewey Decimal
005.8
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Computers
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