Hack It-Security Through Penetration Testing. Cd-Rom Included

Penetration testing - in which professional, "white hat" hackers attempt to break through an organization's security defenses-has become a key defense weapon in today's information systems security arsenal. Through penetration testing, I.T. and security professionals can take action to prevent true "black hat" hackers from compromising systems and exploiting proprietary information. Hack I.T. introduces penetration testing and its vital rote in an overall network security plan. You will learn about the rotes and responsibilities of a penetration testing professional, the motivation and strategies of the underground hacking community, and potential system vulnerabilities, along with corresponding avenues of attack. Most importantly, the book provides a framework for performing penetration testing and offers step-by-step descriptions of each stage in the process. The latest information on the necessary hardware for performing penetration testing, as well as an extensive reference on the available security tools, is included. Comprehensive in scope Hack I.T. provides in one convenient resource the background, strategies, techniques, and tools you need to test and protect your system-before the real hackers attack.