Beaver Kevin. Hacking For Dummies

Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2013, 411 pp., ISBN: 9781118380932, Eng., PDF
4th Edition: Updated for Windows 8 and the latest version of Linux
The best way to stay safe online is to stop hackers before they attack - first, by understanding their thinking and second, by ethically hacking your own site to measure the effectiveness of your security. This practical, top-selling guide will help you do both. Fully updated for Windows 8 and the latest version of Linux, Hacking For Dummies, 4th Edition explores the malicious hacker's mindset and helps you develop an ethical hacking plan (also known as penetration testing) using the newest tools and techniques.
More timely than ever, this must-have book covers the very latest threats, including web app hacks, database hacks, VoIP hacks, and hacking of mobile devices.
Guides you through the techniques and tools you need to stop hackers before they hack you
Completely updated to examine the latest hacks to Windows 8 and the newest version of Linux
Explores the malicious hackers's mindset so that you can counteract or avoid attacks completely
Suggests ways to report vulnerabilities to upper management, manage security changes, and put anti-hacking policies and procedures in place
If you're responsible for security or penetration testing in your organization, or want to beef up your current system through ethical hacking, make sure you get Hacking For Dummies, 4th Edition.
'If you are looking for a practical guide that can teach you real-world hacking and penetration testing skills, Hacking For Dummies is an excellent resource.' (RSA Conference. January 2013)
Learn to:
Defend against the latest Windows 8 and Linux hacks
Develop an effective ethical hacking plan
Protect web applications, databases, laptops, and smartphones
Use the latest testing tools and techniques
Are you a defender of systems?
Then you need this book!
Learn how to ward off attacks
Until you can think like a bad guy and recognize the vulnerabilities in your systems, you can't build an effective plan to keep your information secure. This book helps you stay on top of the security game! Here's just what you need to know about penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security best practices, and every aspect of ethical hacking.
How a hacker thinks — explore the malicious mindset and learn what steps to take as you plan your ethical hacking program
Recognize common tricks — learn about social engineering, password-cracking techniques, and physical security issues
Get rolling — choose the right tools and set your plan in motion
Demystify mobile security — learn to protect smartphones, laptops, and tablets used in your organization
Protect the network — discover weaknesses in TCP/IP and wireless networks and learn to secure them
Lock your Windows — fortify your Windows and Linux operating systems against attack
App attack — find the vulnerabilities in business applications such as e-mail, web apps, and databases
Use what you learn — correct the flaws you find and keep looking for more
Open the book and find:
Fundamentals of ethical hacking
The weak links in most security programs
Countermeasures to network vulnerabilities
Help establishing an ongoing program
How to develop reports on the information you gather
Tips for selling your plan to management
Case studies of common hack attacks
A list of ethical hacking tools and resources