Network Attacks and Exploitation: A Framework

by Matthew Monte

Incorporate offense and defense for a more effective network security strategy Network Attacks and Exploitation provides a clear, comprehensive roadmap for developing a complete offensive and defensive strategy to engage in or thwart hacking and computer espionage. Written by an expert in both government and corporate vulnerability and security operations, this guide helps you understand the principles of the space and look beyond the individual technologies of the moment to develop durable comprehensive solutions. Numerous real-world examples illustrate the offensive and defensive concepts at work, including Conficker, Stuxnet, the Target compromise, and more. You will find clear guidance toward strategy, tools, and implementation, with practical advice on blocking systematic computer espionage and the theft of information from governments, companies, and individuals. Assaults and manipulation of computer networks are rampant around the world. One of the biggest challenges is fitting the ever-increasing amount of information into a whole plan or framework to develop the right strategies to thwart these attacks. This book clears the confusion by outlining the approaches that work, the tools that work, and resources needed to apply them. Governments, criminals, companies, and individuals are all operating in a world without boundaries, where the laws, customs, and norms previously established over centuries are only beginning to take shape. Meanwhile computer espionage continues to grow in both frequency and impact. This book will help you mount a robust offense or a strategically sound defense against attacks and exploitation. For a clear roadmap to better network security, Network Attacks and Exploitation is your complete and practical guide.

Genres: Nonfiction, Technical, Technology, Computer Science, War

224 pages, Paperback

First published February 24, 2015

Reviews

[Oskar Ojala · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent overview of network security. It focuses on offensive and defensive strategy rather than demonstrating exploits. The book is well rounded off, making a point while not trying to cover everything. My only criticism is that the text is not always as fluid as I would hope.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent short and sweet introduction to network attacks. Wish I had this book when I was first starting out with my networking studies. Provides a realistic, wide ranging look at both sides of network attack/defense and describes/recommends best strategies for both defender and attacker, giving equal time to both sides. I think this would be a great read for anyone with any interest in security, regardless of level of expertise.