Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling - Softcover

Oriyano, Sean-Philip; Solomon, Michael G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284147800 ISBN 13: 9781284147803

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2018

Synopsis

Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling, Third Edition covers the basic strategies and tools that prepare students to engage in proactive and aggressive cyber security activities, with an increased focus on Pen testing and Red Teams. The text begins with an examination of the landscape, key terms, and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into networks, steal information, and corrupt data. Part II provides a technical overview of hacking: how attackers target cyber resources and the methodologies they follow. Part III studies those methods that are most effective when dealing with hacking attacks, especially in an age of increased reliance on distributed devices. Written by subject matter experts, with numerous real-world examples, Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling, Third Edition provides readers with a clear, comprehensive introduction to the many threats on the security of our cyber environments and what can be done to combat them.• Includes the latest content and tactics related to hacking and pen testing basics• Provides a foundation for pen testers to learn solid techniques• Discusses hacking from both perspectives- the hacker and the defender• Coverage of the Internet of Things and how it has expanded attack surfaces• Aligned to current industry best practices• Available with the Virtual Security Cloud Labs which provide a hands-on, immersive mock IT infrastructure enabling students to test their skills with realistic security scenarios

About this title

About the Authors

Sean-Philip Oriyano has been actively working in the IT field since 1990. Throughout his career, he has held positions such as support specialist to consultants and senior instructor. Currently he is an IT instructor who specializes in infrastructure and security topics for various public and private entities. Sean has instructed for the US Air Force, Navy, and Army at locations both in North America and internationally. Sean is certified as a CISSP, CHFI, CEH, CEI, CNDA, SCNP, SCPI, MCT, MCSE, and MCITP, and he is a member of EC-Council, ISSA, Elearning Guild, and Infragard.

Michael G. Solomon, PhD, CISSP, PMP, CISM, CySA+, Pentest+, is an author, educator, and consultant focusing on privacy, security, blockchain, and identity management. As an IT professional and consultant since 1987, Dr. Solomon has led project teams for many Fortune 500 companies and has authored and contributed to more than 30 books and numerous training courses. Dr. Solomon is a Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of the Cumberlands and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Informatics from Emory University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284147800
• ISBN 13: 9781284147803
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 408