System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems (IDS) are two important weapons in that fight, enabling you to proactively deny access and monitor network traffic for signs of an attack.Linux Firewalls discusses the technical details of the iptables firewall and the Netfilter framework that are built into the Linux kernel, and it explains how they provide str...

Written by the #1 name in IT security certification training, fully revised for the latest exam release, and featuring 750+ practice questions plus 24 hours of audio lecturesCISSP Practice Exams, Second Edition is the ideal companion to Shon Harris’ bestselling CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide. Well-regarded for her engaging and informative style, Shon Harris is renowned as an IT security certification expert.Designed as an exam-focused study-self aid and res...

An intensive hands-on guide to perform professional penetration testing for highly-secured environments from start to finish. You will learn to provide penetration testing services to clients with mature security infrastructure. Understand how to perform each stage of the penetration test by gaining hands-on experience in performing attacks that mimic those seen in the wild. In the end, take the challenge and perform a virtual penetration test against a fictional corporation. If you are lo...

Here's what you will find in Hackercool December 2016 Issue . 1. Editor's Note : As always no explanationReal Time Hacking Scenario : Web Server Forensics(cont'd) Every hacker leaves his trails, let's find out how to trace his steps back.Metasploit this month : See how to gather more information of the network once the system is hacked.Hack of the month : Adult Friend Finder was hacked. A pure case of not learning from other...

When you know what hackers know, you re better able to protect your online information. With this book you ll learn just what Kali Linux is capable of and get the chance to use a host of recipes.Key FeaturesRecipes designed to educate you extensively on the penetration testing principles and Kali Linux toolsLearning to use Kali Linux tools, such as Metasploit, Wire Shark, and many more through in-depth and structured instructionsTeaching you in...

Over 80 recipes on how to identify, exploit, and test web application security with Kali Linux 2Key Features\[\*\] Familiarize yourself with the most common web vulnerabilities a web application faces, and understand how attackers take advantage of them\[\*\] Set up a penetration testing lab to conduct a preliminary assessment of attack surfaces and run exploits\[\*\] Learn how to prevent vulnerabilities in web applications before an attacker c...

The book is a collection of easy to follow, practical recipes with explanations of the code, and links to further information. This book is for any security consultant, administrator or enthusiast looking to learn how to use and master Nmap and the Nmap Scripting Engine.

This book is a step-by-step tutorial that will teach you everything you need to know about the deployment and management of FortiGate, including high availability, complex routing, various kinds of VPN working, user authentication, security rules and controls on applications, and mail and Internet access.This book is intended for network administrators, security managers, and IT pros. It is a great starting point if you have to administer or configure a FortiGate unit, especially if you ha...

Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT ProfessionalFind out how to excel in the field of computer forensics investigations. Learn what it takes to transition from an IT professional to a computer forensic examiner in the private sector. Written by a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Computer Forensics: InfoSec Pro Guide is filled with real-world case studies that demonstrate the concepts covered in the book.You’ll learn how to set up a forensic...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIt is assumed that you will already have a server up and running, you have a good working knowledge of CentOS, and you are comfortable with the concept of working with those services used by your server.What you will learnConsider the need to understand, manipulate, and make use of the relevant system log filesAnalyze, review, and make decisions regarding how and what to do with troublesome active p...

If there is a section that most hacking books and blog posts currently disregard, it is the 'stay safe' section. In other words, they fail to detail the schemes and techniques a typical hacker (or activist) should use to guarantee a certain level of anonymity and safety. You may be the best hacker in the world, but if you cannot control your footprint on the internet and correctly erase your trail, you will simply crash and burn.There are many books on how to be anonymous online wit...

Thoroughly revised to cover 100% of the EC Council's Certified Ethical Hacker Version 11 exam objectives, this bundle includes two books and online practice exams featuring hundreds of realistic questions.This fully updated, money-saving self-study set prepares certification candidates for the CEH v11 exam. Examinees can start by reading CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-in-One Exam Guide, Fifth Edition to learn about every topic included in the v11 exam ob...