Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense

Provides a step-by-step approach to penetration testing techniques and methodologies.

Helps students discover network vulnerabilities by explaining tools hackers use to bypass network security.

Includes up-to-date material on network security, and wireless technology and how they affect Wide Area Networks, as well as a thorough background on ethical and legal issues pertaining to penetration testing.

Features extensive learning tools, including Review Questions, Hands-On Projects, and Case Projects, that allow students to practice skills as they learn.

Includes numerous case studies that take the student through all aspects of network planning, including interconnectivity issues, physical transmission options, voice and data integration, WAN transport methods and ATM technologies.

Provides updated computer security tools with a look at new vulnerabilities and exploits and innovative methods to protect networks.

Includes a thorough update of the federal and state computer crime laws as well as changes in penalties for illegal computer hacking.

Bootable DVD allows you to use a Linux-based OS and BackTrack security tools on any Microsoft Windows OS to make hands-on activities easier to perform so you can spend more time learning how to use security tools then learning how to install and configure Linux.

Back of book DVD also includes OSSTMM version 3.0 Lite, a manual for security testers, and several examples of penetration-testing forms you can modify for your use.

Information on Web filtering, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and a look at how virtualization is used both by hackers and security professionals alike has been added to this edition.