Ethical Hacking: Techniques, Tools, and Countermeasures + Cloud Labs

Ethical Hacking: Techniques, Tools, and Countermeasures, Fourth 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. Written by subject matter experts, with numerous real-world examples, the Fourth 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. 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. Part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Information Systems Security & Assurance Series! Click here to learn more.

Robert Shimonski, CASP+, CySA+, PenTest+, is a technology executive specializing in healthcare IT for one of the largest health systems in America. In his current role, Rob is responsible for bringing operational support into the future with the help of new technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence. His current focus is on deploying to Cloud (Azure, AWS, and Google), DevOps, DevSecOps, AIOps, digital transformation, machine learning, IoT, and the development of new technologies in healthcare. Over the past 10 years, Rob has focused on producing new technology advancements in healthcare technology to include AI/ML, Big Data, Cloud, and analytics. Rob spent many years in the technology “trenches” doing networking and security architecture, design, engineering, testing, and development. A go-to person for all things security related, Rob has been a major force in deploying security-related systems for 25+ years. Rob also worked for various companies reviewing and developing curriculum as well as other security-related books, technical articles, and publications based on technology deployment, testing, hacking, pen testing, and many other aspects of security. Rob holds dozens of technology certifications, including SANS.org GIAC, GSEC, and GCIH as well as many vendor-based cloud specialized certifications from Google, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS.

Michael G. Solomon, PhD, CISSP, PMP, CISM, is a cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies consultant who specializes in delivering executive-level guidance to help clients align regulatory and compliance requirements with strategic goals. Dr. Solomon has over 35 years of experience delivering effective professional services for many Fortune 500 companies and has authored and contributed to over 35 published books and numerous training courses. Dr. Solomon is a Professor in the School of Computer Information Sciences at the University of the Cumberlands and holds a PhD in Computer Science and Informatics from Emory University.