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Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling

Author(s): Sean-Philip Oriyano
Michael Gregg, President, Superior Solutions, Inc., Houston, Texas
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763791834
  • Paperback    400 pages      © 2011
Price: International Sales $89.95 US List
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Overview

 PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES! 

Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling begins with an examination of the landscape, key terms, and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into networks, steal information, and corrupt data. It goes on to review the technical overview of hacking: how attacks target networks and the methodology they follow. The final section studies those methods that are most effective when dealing with hacking attacks, especially in an age of increased reliance on the Web. Written by a subject matter expert with numerous real-world examples, Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling provides readers with a clear, comprehensive introduction to the many threats on our Internet environment and security and what can be done to combat them.

Instructor Materials for Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling include:

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  • Case Scenarios/Handouts
     

About the Series
This book is part of the  Information Systems Security and Assurance Series from Jones and Bartlett Learning. Designed for courses and curriculums in IT Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and Information Systems Security, this series features a comprehensive, consistent treatment of the most current thinking and trends in this critical subject area. These titles deliver fundamental information-security principles packed with real-world applications and examples.  Authored by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs),  they deliver comprehensive information on all aspects of information security. Reviewed word for word by leading technical experts in the field, these books are not just current, but forward-thinking—putting you in the position to solve the cybersecurity challenges not just of today, but of tomorrow, as well.  

 

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  • Provides a thorough introduction to levels of encryption
  • Includes background information on ethical hacking and penetration testing
  • Discusses how to combat hacker attacks with industry techniques and tools

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Part  1  Hacker Techniques and Tools
  Chapter  1  The Evolution of Hacking
  Chapter  2  TCP/IP Review
  Chapter  3  Cryptographic Concepts
  Chapter  4  Physical Security
Part  2  A Technical Overview of Hacking
  Chapter  5  Footprinting Tools and Techniques
  Chapter  6  Portscanning
  Chapter  7  Enumeration and Computer System Hacking
  Chapter  8  Wireless Vulnerabilities
  Chapter  9  Web and Database Attacks
  Chapter  10  Trojans and Backdoors
  Chapter  11  Malware, Worms, and Computer Viruses
  Chapter  12  Sniffers, Session Hijacking, and Denial of Service
  Chapter  13  Linux, Live CDs, and Automated Assessment Tools
Part  3  Incident Response and Defensive Technologies
  Chapter  14  Incident Response
  Chapter  15  Defensive Technologies
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Sean-Philip Oriyano

Sean-Philip Oriyano has been actively working in the IT field since 1990. Throughout his career, he has held positions such as support specialist to consultants and senior instructor. Currently he is an IT instructor who specializes in infrastructure and security topics for various public and private entities. Sean has instructed for the US Air Force, Navy, and Army at locations both in North America and internationally. Sean is certified as a CISSP, CHFI, CEH, CEI, CNDA, SCNP, SCPI, MCT, MCSE, and MCITP, and he is a member of EC-Council, ISSA, Elearning Guild, and Infragard.

Michael Gregg-President, Superior Solutions, Inc., Houston, Texas

Michael Gregg, CISSP, is the president of Superior Solutions, Inc., a Houston based training and consulting firm. He has more than 20 years experience in the IT field. He holds two associate's degrees, a bachelor's degree, and a master's degree. He presently maintains the following certifications: CISSP, MCSE, MCT, CTT+, A+, N+, Security+, CNA, CCNA, CIW Security Analyst, CCE, CEH, CHFI, CEI, DCNP, ES Dragon IDS, ES Advanced Dragon IDS, and TICSA. He has consulted and taught for many organizations, and he is a 9-time winner of Global Knowledge's Perfect Instructor Award.

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Written for IT students and professionals who are looking to gain knowledge in internet security, hacker techniques and incident handling, as well as general information system security.

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