Hacking for Dummies (2004) - ebook

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"Ethical hacking" is the process of entering into a hacker's mindset in order to spot system vulnerabilities by performing typical hacks in a controlled environment. This book helps security professionals understand how malicious users think and work, enabling administrators to defend their systems against attacks and to identify security vulnerabilities.
* Shows readers how to approach their system security from the hacker's perspective and perform nondestructive penetration testing
* Helps the reader develop an ethical hacking plan, and examines typical attacks and how to counteract them
* Guides readers through reporting vulnerabilities to upper management, managing security changes, automating the ethical hacking process, and training end-users to avoid being victimised.



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