McGraw-Hill Education Europe

Description

Here?s the quickest means to network security. Information systems security consultant Mike Horton provides trustworthy tips to help IT professionals deliver ready-made hacking and security architecture solutions. Plus, learn to use a full complement of effective, up-to-date security tools.

Key Features

?Author & Series Editor Mike Horton is a Principal Consultant with Foundstone, Inc., the company that was founded by Hacking Exposed authors Stuart McClure and George Kurtz. At Foundstone, Mike specializes in secure system design, security architecture, operational security and ethical hacking. ?The small trim sized, 200 page, portable references are ideal for the busy IT professional on the move. ?Page Tabs make it easier to flip to topics covered in each chapter. ?Provides critical Hacking Techniques & Defenses and Assessment Hardening & Best Practices ?Blue Colored pages for Network Security Commands, Tools, & Services ?Companion web site (www.hacknotes.com) already registered by the author and series editor.

Author Biography

Michael Horton
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Clinton Mugge
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Table of Contents

Part I: Network Security Principles and Methodologies
1: Security Principles and Components
2: INFOSEC Risk Assessment and Management
Part II: Hacking Techniques and Defenses
3: Hacking Concepts
4: Reconnaissance
5: Attack, Compromise, and Escalate
Part III: Special Topics
6: Wireless Network Security
7: Web Application Security
8: Common Intruder Tactics
9: Incident Response
10: Security Assessment/Hardening Checklists
Appendix: Web Resources

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