Hacking for Dummies

Key Features Every chapter will be updated using the latest hacking methodologies, security testing techniques, and security testing tools. The book will also be updated to cover the Windows 8 hacks and the latest Linux hacks. Approximately 50% new or updated content. With coverage of the latest kinds of Web application hacks, database hacks, VoIP hacks and mobile computing hacks, Hacking for Dummies will be the most up-to-date ethical hacking book on the market. Kevin Beaver is an independent information security consultant, speaker and expert witness with two decades of experience with ethical hacking. The updates made in this edition are based upon his experiences with the latest security testing techniques, tools and issues over the two years since the last edition. About the Book: Hacking for Dummies: 4th Edition What is ethical hacking: Ethical hacking is the process of discovering vulnerabilities in a web based application before it is made publicly available. This is often referred to as penetration testing. Why perform ethical hacking: Professionals ethically hack their own systems in order to spot vulnerabilities by performing typical malicious hacks in a controlled environment with no constraints upon them other than what any ordinary user might encounter. Hacking for Dummies explores the malicious hackers mindset, helps the reader develop an ethical hacking plan and covers typical hack attacks and how to counteract them. Readers will also discover strategies for reporting vulnerabilities to upper management, managing security changes, automating the ethical hacking process and training end users not to be victims of social engineering. Contents: Introduction Part I: Building the Foundation for Ethical Hacking Introduction to Ethical Hacking Cracking the Hacker Mindset Developing Your Ethical Hacking Plan Hacking Methodology Part II: Putting Ethical Hacking in Motion Social Engineering Physical Security Passwords Part III: Hacking Network Hosts Net