Computer Security and Penetration Testing
ISBN: 9788131533444
Higher Education
Author(s): Alfred Basta | Nadine Basta | Mary Brown | Ravinder Kumar
ISBN: 9789387511675
1st Edition
Copyright: 2018
India Release: 2018
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 466
Trim Size: 241 x 181 mm
This book is written to provide a large number of options for further study to students who desire an accurate and interesting introduction to the fascinating realm of network security, primarily intended for II- or III-year students interested in information technology, network security, network engineering, and computer science. This work is designed to give students, professionals, and hobbyists accurate and well-researched examples of current security topics, bring IT professionals up-to-date on the latest security concepts, and provide value to the higher management.
The field of information security changes quickly, and this text is formulated to provide a solid foundation to enable the reader to understand and differentiate between hype and fact. The concepts and history of network development and network security as they have evolved are provided. This platform is anchored to real-world examples and techniques to glean the most useful information from the Internet. It bursts the mystique, shine a light on how and why people attack computer networks, and prepares the reader with the right techniques to begin winning the network security game.
1. Ethics of Hacking and Cracking
2. Reconnaissance
3. Scanning Tools
4. Sniffers
5. TCP/IP Vulnerabilities
6. Encryption and Password Cracking
7. Spoofing
8. Session Hijacking
9. Hacking Network Devices
10. Trojan Horses
11. Denial-of-Service Attacks
12. Buffer Overflows
13. Programming Exploits
14. Mail Vulnerabilities
15. Web Application Vulnerabilities
16. Windows Vulnerabilities
17. UNIX/Linux Vulnerabilities
18. Incident Handling
19. Internet Law and Cyber Crimes
20. The Information Technology Act, 2000
Alfred Basta
Alfred Basta, PhD, is a professor of mathematics, cryptography, and information security as well as a professional speaker on Internet security, networking, and cryptography. He is member of many associations, including the Mathematical Association of America. Dr. Basta has published Mathematics for Information Technology, Linux Operations and Administration, and Database Security.
Nadine Basta
Nadine Basta, MS, is a professor of computer science, information technology, and security. Her numerous certifications include MCSE, MSDBA, CCDP, NCSE, NCTE, and CCA. A security consultant and auditor, she combines strong field experience with academic background. She is co-author of Mathematics for Information Technology and Linux Operations and Administration.
Mary Brown
Mary Brown, CISSP, CISA, PhD, is a professor who leads the information assurance and security and health informatics specializations at Capella University. She manages the curricula and works with the NSA to maintain Capella as a Center of Excellence. She is a member of numerous professional associations, including the Information Systems Security Association. She has published HIPAA Program Reference Handbook and Ethical Issues and Security Monitoring Trends in Global Healthcare: Technological Advancements.
Ravinder Kumar
Ravinder Kumar, PhD (HRM), is Professor at the Department of Commerce and Business Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia (a Central University), New Delhi. He has 21 years of teaching and post-doctoral research experience. He was Assoc. Prof. at Skyline College, Sharjah (UAE), in the Department of Business Administration, where he taught courses in accounting and international finance, accredited by National American University, USA. He was visiting faculty at the Indian Law Institute (a Deemed University), Delhi, and The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. Working in the area of business and corporate law, he has authored books such as Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business, Business Law, and Auditing: Principles and Practice and published numerous researches in reputed journals. He has successfully supervised 6 PhD scholars.