Practical Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures

This insider’s guide examines computer security from the hacker's perspective, demonstrating how a security system can be designed and structured to repel an attack. It shows how an attack is conceptualized, formulated, and performed. With the VMware® Workstation software package available on the accompanying CD-ROM, it uses virtual computers to illustrate how an attack is executed, including the script, compilation, and results. It offers examples of attacks on Windows and Linux. The book also covers such topics as footprinting, scanning, sniffing, passwords, and other attack tools. Filled with information not readily available elsewhere, this text provides valuable armor for constructing a defensible system.