Hacking for dummies

Shows network administrators and security testers how to enter the mindset of a malicious hacker and perform penetration testing on their own networks Thoroughly updated with more than 30 percent new content, including coverage of Windows XP SP2 and Vista, a rundown of new security threats, expanded...

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Main Author: Beaver, Kevin
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. Wiley Pub. 2007
Edition:2nd ed
Series:--For dummies
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Shows network administrators and security testers how to enter the mindset of a malicious hacker and perform penetration testing on their own networks Thoroughly updated with more than 30 percent new content, including coverage of Windows XP SP2 and Vista, a rundown of new security threats, expanded discussions of rootkits and denial of service (DoS) exploits, new chapters on file and database vulnerabilities and Google hacks, and guidance on new hacker tools such as Metaspoilt Topics covered include developing an ethical hacking plan, counteracting typical hack attacks, reporting vulnerabili
Physical Description:1 volume
ISBN:9780470052358
0470113073
9780470113073