Hacker Exposed - Secrets and Solutions of Network Security (5th Edition)

Author: (USA) Michael McCullough
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: "Exploiting the Enemy" has gained fame across the United States and is revered in the field of information security as the "bible" of information security. The author has created the "Exploiting the Enemy Methodology," systematically explaining common hacker intrusion methods and corresponding defense strategies from both offensive and defensive perspectives. Adhering to the writing style of the previous four editions, the author begins with the trilogy of "Reconnaissance," "Scanning," and "Profiling" to set the stage for hacker intrusions. Subsequently, the author simplifies the complexity and analyzes hacker attack methods from three aspects: systems, networks, and software. The "System Attack" section provides insightful analysis of Windows and UNIX system attacks, covering the latest hot topics of remote connections and VoIP attacks. The "Network Attack" section comprehensively showcases wireless attack techniques and methods, firewall attacks, and denial-of-service attacks. The "Software Attack" section introduces a new concept—application code attacks—and explains in detail the latest hacker techniques such as source code leaks and web application attacks. The book combines multiple vivid case studies, creating a cohesive and engaging narrative that immerses readers in the experience.
This book is intended for professionals in various industries, government agencies, and universities who are concerned with information security. It serves as a treasure trove for information system security practitioners and can also be used as a teaching and supplementary material for related information security courses.
"Exploiting the Enemy" has gained fame across the United States and is revered in the field of information security as the "bible" of information security. The author has created the "Exploiting the Enemy Methodology," systematically explaining common hacker intrusion methods and corresponding defense strategies from both offensive and defensive perspectives. Adhering to the writing style of the previous four editions, the author begins with the trilogy of "Reconnaissance," "Scanning," and "Profiling" to set the stage for hacker intrusions. Subsequently, the author simplifies the complexity and analyzes hacker attack methods from three aspects: systems, networks, and software. The "System Attack" section provides insightful analysis of Windows and UNIX system attacks, covering the latest hot topics of remote connections and VoIP attacks. The "Network Attack" section comprehensively showcases wireless attack techniques and methods, firewall attacks, and denial-of-service attacks. The "Software Attack" section introduces a new concept—application code attacks—and explains in detail the latest hacker techniques such as source code leaks and web application attacks. The book combines multiple vivid case studies, creating a cohesive and engaging narrative that immerses readers in the experience.
This book is intended for professionals in various industries, government agencies, and universities who are concerned with information security. It serves as a treasure trove for information system security practitioners and can also be used as a teaching and supplementary material for related information security courses.