Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense

Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
ISBN-10
1435496655
ISBN-13
9781435496651
Series
Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
Category
Computer hackers
Pages
455
Language
English
Published
2011
Authors
Michael T. Simpson, Kent Backman, James E. Corley

Description

Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, International Edition provides an in-depth understanding of how to effectively protect computer networks. This book describes the tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers and provides a thorough discussion of what and who an ethical hacker is and how important they are in protecting corporate and government data from cyber attacks. Readers are provided with updated computer security resources that describe new vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks. Also included is a thorough update of the federal and state computer crime laws, as well as changes in penalties for illegal computer hacking. With cyber-terrorism and corporate espionage threatening the fiber of our world, the need for trained network security professionals continues to grow. Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, Second Edition provides a structured knowledge base to prepare readers to be security professionals who understand how to protect a network by using the skills and tools of an ethical hacker.

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