Practical Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures (Hardcover)

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Practical Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures examines computer security from the hacker's perspective, demonstrating how a security system can be designed and structured to repel an attack. It shows how an attack is conceptualized, formulated, and performed. With the VMware® Workstation software package available on the accompanying CD, it uses virtual computers to illustrate how an attack is executed, including the script, compilation, and results. It offers examples of attacks on Windows and Linux. It also covers such topics as footprinting, scanning, sniffing, passwords, and other attack tools. This text provides valuable information for constructing a defensible system.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: Auerbach Publications (November 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849370574
• ISBN-13: 978-0849370571
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #751,347 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Above and Beyond, October 25, 2007

By	Christopher Zevlas - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have read many Security books and this one goes Above and Beyond all the
other books. All the Computer Security books I have read and seen teach
theory and this one does that and then he shows you the proof in the pudding
as he walks you through his Virtual Labs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Instructor Review, December 24, 2007

By	Turker Cambazoglu "theory-practice" (istanbul, Turkey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have dealt in the theory of Information Security and also would like to do some thing practical, this is one of the books that you should have. Since the practical tools, and their location on the web are continuously changing, the book should have a web site, where updates should be followed regularly. There is a web page for errors and/or changes . But that is not the point I would like to make, a live dynamic page for supporting the book. I have recommended the book in my cryptography/Network security course.