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Security Warrior
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by:
Peikari, Cyrus
Chuvakin, Anton
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Publisher:
O'Reilly
Published: February 1, 2004
ISBN: 0596005458
Format:Paperback
Pages:552
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Book Description
From Book News, Inc.
Reasoning that the best way to defend a computer system is to possess a detailed knowledge of the techniques malicious punks could use to attack it, Peikari and Chuvakin have written a detailed tutorial. The book is in four broad
sections: software cracking, which details techniques of reverse engineering on Windows, Windows CE, and Linux systems; network stalking--on techniques used to compromise computer networks; platform attacks--covering ways to exploit vulnerabilities in
specific software programs such as Unix and SQL Server; and finally a section on advanced defensive techniques such as honeypots. Although little familiarity with computer security techniques is assumed, an intermediate to advanced level of general
computer knowledge is required; the software cracking section, for example, provides a brief refresher tutorial in assembly language, but would swiftly confuse anyone encountering the material for the first time.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc.,
Portland, OR
Product Description:
When it comes to network security, many users and administrators are running scared, and justifiably so. The sophistication of attacks against computer systems increases with each new Internet worm.
What's the
worst an attacker can do to you? You'd better find out, right? That's what Security Warrior teaches you. Based on the principle that the only way to defend yourself is to understand your attacker in depth, Security Warrior reveals how your systems can be
attacked. Covering everything from reverse engineering to SQL attacks, and including topics like social engineering, antiforensics, and common attacks against UNIX and Windows systems, this book teaches you to know your enemy and how to be prepared to do
battle.
Security Warrior places particular emphasis on reverse engineering. RE is a fundamental skill for the administrator, who must be aware of all kinds of malware that can be installed on his machines -- trojaned binaries, "spyware" that looks
innocuous but that sends private data back to its creator, and more. This is the only book to discuss reverse engineering for Linux or Windows CE. It's also the only book that shows you how SQL injection works, enabling you to inspect your database and
web applications for vulnerability.
Security Warrior is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book covering the art of computer war: attacks against computer systems and their defenses. It's often scary, and never comforting. If you're on the front
lines, defending your site against attackers, you need this book. On your shelf--and in your hands.
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