Computer Security and Penetration Testing (Paperback)

~ (Author), Wolf Halton (Author)

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Product Description

This book is designed to give readers of all backgrounds and experience levels a well-researched and engaging introduction to the fascinating realm of network security. With real-world examples that reflect today's most important and relevant security topics, Penetration Testing will address how and why people attack computers and networks, so that readers can be armed with the knowledge and techniques to successfully combat hackers. Because the world of information security changes so quickly and is often the subject of much hype, this book also aims to provide a clear differentiation between hacking myths and hacking facts. Straightforward in its approach, this valuable resource teaches the skills needed to go from hoping a system is secure to knowing that it is.

About the Author

Alfred Basta, Ph.D., is a Professor of Mathematics, Cryptology and Information Security. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the Norwich University Journal of Information Assurance, and conducts professional speaking engagements on internet security and networking.

Wolf Halton, AB, MSc, is an Instructor in Information Security. He currently serves as the CEO of Halton Technical Services, providing security consulting, web strategy, configuration services, and project management for various clients. Mr. Halton is a professional speaker on the topics of internet security, Linux adoption, and Spam-relief strategies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (August 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418048267
• ISBN-13: 978-1418048266
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #632,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Newbies..., October 16, 2007

By	Brandon R. Humphries (Country Club Hills, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a good book for newcomers to Network security & pentration prevention. It's written in an easy to read format and makes efficient use of the technical jargon. I used it to prepare for a new career path in information security....

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10-second Security Seminar, November 2, 2007

By	Wolf Halton "saphil" - See all my reviews

Alfred and I wrote this book because we felt that our students were not getting enough information from the texts available. You cannot leave out steps or presume prior knowledge when the topic is security, because it always leads to a false sense of security. The life-preservers on the Titanic were weighted with lead pellets to get them up to the proper, approved weight. That is the kind of error you get when you do not understand the mechanics of what you are doing.
.... Alfred and I spent about 6000 hours researching all of these facts, fables and techniques in the writing of this book. Some of the most cited points in the literature search had to be dropped because they were just not a danger to the systems we have today. The much-touted "Ping of Death" is one of the casualties, as it only worked against Windows95, and though there is a test utility that can produce the requisite over-sized ICMP packet, all modern computers are equipped to handle this attack.
.... Now for the 10-Second Security Seminar:
........ "Never Objectify Your Adversary."
.... Thanks for your time. I know you will find "Computer Security and Penetration Testing" interesting and informative. To find out more about security please subscribe to: http://networkdefense.biz/list/?p=subscribe&id=2