Higher Education
Author(s): Michael T. Simpson | Nicholas D. Antill | Robert S. Wilson
ISBN: 9789355738790
4th Edition
Copyright: 2023
India Release: 2023
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 385
Trim Size: 279 × 216 mm
Wilson/Simpson/Antill's HANDS-ON ETHICAL HACKING AND NETWORK DEFENSE, 4th edition, equips you with the knowledge and skills to protect networks using the tools and techniques of an ethical hacker. The authors explore the concept of ethical hacking and its practitioners -- explaining their importance in protecting corporate and government data -- and then deliver an in-depth guide to performing security testing. Thoroughly updated, the text covers new security resources, emerging vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks, mobile security considerations, computer crime laws and penalties for illegal computer hacking.
Module 1. Ethical Hacking Overview.
Module 2. TCP/IP Concepts Review.
Module 3. Network and Computer Attacks.
Module 4. Footprinting and Social Engineering.
Module 5. Port Scanning.
Module 7. Programming for Security Professionals.
Module 8. Desktop and Server OS Vulnerabilities.
Module 9. Embedded Operating Systems: The Hidden Threat.
Module 10. Hacking Web Applications.
Module 11. Hacking Wireless Networks.
Module 12. Cryptography.
Module 13. Network Protection Systems.
Module 14. The Final Project.
Appendix A. Legal Resources.
Appendix B. Resources.
Michael T. Simpson
Michael T. Simpson is president/senior consultant of MTS Consulting, Inc., specializing in network security and network design. Mike’s certifications include CEH, CISSP, Security+, OSSTMM Professional Security Tester (OPST), OSSTMM Professional Security Analyst (OPSA), MCSE, MCDBA, MCSD, MCT, and OCP. He has authored or co-authored eight books and has more than 30 years of industry experience, including 20 years with the Department of Defense (DoD), where he designed and configured computer networks and served as an Oracle database administrator, UNIX administrator, and information systems security officer (ISSO).
Nicholas D. Antill
Nicholas D. Antill is a seasoned information security professional with over 10 years of specialized cybersecurity experience. Nicholas specializes in penetration testing, proactive security controls, and network defense. He holds many industry certifications, including the OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, GCIH, CISA, CISSP, and GCFE. Nicholas currently manages the ethical hacking program at a large U.S. financial institution. He started his career at a small grocery chain in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he developed a fascination with network attack and defense techniques. He worked in support of both the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Defense before returning to the private sector.
Robert S. Wilson
Robert S. Wilson is the Cybersecurity Curriculum Coordinator and a cybersecurity instructor for Willis College (Canada’s oldest career college). Rob created Willis College’s Software Development and Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA) programs. Willis College’s CSA program is currently being used by the Canadian military to train cyber operator recruits. Rob has a Computer Science degree from the University of Waterloo, holds numerous certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco, and has over 40 years of experience in the computing field. Rob has expertise in many areas including real-time programming and embedded systems development (having worked for a company that has software on Mars), database development and administration, network and domain administration, penetration testing, and cybersecurity.