The hacker's handbook : the strategy behind breaking into and defending Networks

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Title:

The hacker's handbook : the strategy behind breaking into and defending Networks

Author:

Young, Susan (Susan Elizabeth), 1968-

ISBN:

9780849308888

Personal Author:

Young, Susan (Susan Elizabeth), 1968-

Publication Information:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2003.

Physical Description:

xxxiv, 860 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Contents:

1. Introduction: The Chess Game -- Pt. I. Foundation Material -- 2. Case Study in Subversion -- 3. Know Your Opponent -- 4. Anatomy of an Attack -- 5. Your Defensive Arsenal -- 6. Programming -- 7. IP and Layer 2 Protocols -- 8. The Protocols -- Pt. II. System and Network Penetration -- 9. Domain Name System (DNS) -- 10. Directory Services -- 11. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) -- 12. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) -- 13. Database Hacking and Security -- 14. Malware and Viruses -- 15. Network Hardware -- Pt. III. Consolidation -- 16. Consolidating Gains -- 17. After the Fall -- 18. Conclusion.

Subject Term:

Computer networks -- Security measures.

Computer networks -- Access control.

Hackers.

Added Author:

Aitel, Dave.

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Summary

The Hacker's Handbook: The Strategy Behind Breaking Into and Defending Networks , moves ahead of the pack of books about digital security by revealing the technical aspects of hacking that are least understood by network administrators. This is accomplished by analyzing subjects through a hacking/security dichotomy that details hacking maneuvers and defenses in the same context. Chapters are organized around specific technical components and administrative tasks, providing theoretical background that prepares network defenders for the always-changing and creative tools and techniques of intruders.

This book is divided into three parts. Part I introduces programming, protocol, and attack concepts.nbsp; Part II addresses subject areas (protocols, services, technologies, etc.) that may be vulnerable. Part III details consolidation activities that hackers may use following penetration.

Each section provides a "path" to hacking/security Web sites and other resources that augment existing content. Referencing these supplemental and constantly-updated resources ensures that this volume remains timely and enduring. By informing IT professionals how to think like hackers, this book serves as a valuable weapon in the fight to protect digital assets.