Cybersecurity Manual

Author: Hatton/Mug/Zhang Liping
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: A valuable resource for obtaining critical security information; Learn how to execute and prevent cyber attacks; Concisely covers new security tools and best practices; Eliminates weaknesses and vulnerabilities in wireless, Web, Windows, and UNIX. The information provided in this book is a double-edged sword. In summary, one sentence: Move forward, clear obstacles, learn how things work, what should be done, and what should not be done legally. Where are the breakthrough points? Where are the weak points? Where do designers and users often make mistakes or errors? In conclusion, enjoy the fun and persist in learning.
The Network Security Handbook from the Hacker's Diary series takes you step by step through the intrusion strategies, tools, and practical techniques used by today's hackers and criminals when infiltrating computer networks. First, understand how these attacks work, then learn how to evaluate and strengthen your system through a series of tested, reliable anti-blackhat methods, best defense practices, and code-level techniques. Use the unique reference center in this book to access important resources, including default passwords, public ports, system commands, reference links, security assessments, hacker tools, and more.
· Apply principles of information security and risk assessment;
· Prevent common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities;
· Understand hacker strategies and methods seen on the Internet and corporate intranets;
· Protect against the typical targets of hackers and criminals;
· Use best-practice security checks and reinforcement steps on your system;
· Implement wireless security, Web application security, emergency response, etc.;
· A reference manual for specific commands related to operating systems and security;
· Learn about and leverage the best security and hacker tools currently in use;
· Focus on the technical aspects, consequences, and remediation measures of various vulnerability usages;
· Protect networks, software code, e-commerce, and more.