Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense(3rd Edition)

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Book Description

Because threats such as cyber-terrorism and corporate espionage are becoming more widespread and devastating, trained network security professionals are more important than they have ever been. You can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to protect networks by using the tools and techniques of an ethical hacker with the assistance of this timely text. The authors start by discussing the idea of ethical hacking and the people who engage in it. They go on to explain the significance of these individuals in preventing data breaches at corporations and government agencies. Next, an in-depth guide to performing security testing against computer networks, including coverage of current tools and penetration testing methodologies, is presented in the text. This well-respected text has been brought up to date to reflect the state of cyber security in the modern era. New computer security resources, coverage of emerging vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks, a new discussion on mobile security, and information on current federal and state computer crime laws, including penalties for illegal computer hacking, are some of the new additions to the Third Edition.