Book description
Updated for Windows 8 and the latest version of Linux
The best way to stay safe online is to stop hackers before they
attack - first, by understanding their thinking and second, by
ethically hacking your own site to measure the effectiveness of your
security. This practical, top-selling guide will help you do both.
Fully updated for Windows 8 and the latest version of Linux,
Hacking For Dummies, 4th Edition explores the malicious
hacker's mindset and helps you develop an ethical hacking plan (also
known as penetration testing) using the newest tools and techniques.
More timely than ever, this must-have book covers the very latest
threats, including web app hacks, database hacks, VoIP hacks, and
hacking of mobile devices.
- Guides you through the techniques and tools you need to stop
hackers before they hack you
- Completely updated to examine the latest hacks to Windows 8 and
the newest version of Linux
- Explores the malicious hackers's mindset so that you can
counteract or avoid attacks completely
- Suggests ways to report vulnerabilities to upper management,
manage security changes, and put anti-hacking policies and
procedures in place
If you're responsible for security or penetration testing in your
organization, or want to beef up your current system through ethical
hacking, make sure you get Hacking For Dummies, 4th Edition.
Kevin Beaver is an information security consultant, expert
witness, and professional speaker with more than 25 years of
experience in IT. He specializes in performing independent information
security assessments for Fortune 1000 corporations, nonprofits, local
and state government agencies, and IT product vendors.
