Dissecting the Hack: The F0rb1dd3n Network

by Jayson E. Street, Kent Nabors, Dustin L. Fritz (Editor)

Dissecting the Hack is one heck of a ride! Hackers, IT professionals, and Infosec aficionados will find a gripping story that takes the reader on a global trip through the world of computer security exploits. One half massive case study, one half technical manual, Dissecting the Hack has it all - learn all about hacking tools and techniques and how to defend your network against threats.
Yes, the security threats are real - read more about the tactics that you see executed throughout the story in the second half of the book where you will learn to recon, scan, explore, exploit and expunge with the tools and techniques shown in the story. Every hack is real and can be used by you once you have the knowledge within this book!

Genres: Technology, Fiction, Hackers, Crime

448 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2009

Reviews

[Russ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book! Very entertaining, although not very technical, the story is fairly exciting. Its a very fun and easy read if you are looking for something to read for pleasure. The security section (more technical section after the story) was pretty good but is fairly basic and geared towards beginners.

I think it would be a good book to give to someone who needs to know the value of computer security without making them read a boring textbook. Although, I suppose if you were not familiar with the technical aspects of computing you might have a little bit of trouble understanding certain parts of the story but I think even nontechnical readers would be able to at least get the general idea of whats going on in those technical parts. I know that many (nontechnical) people don't know very much about computers and why security is important (which makes them think the security guy wears a tinfoil hat) so maybe reading this would be a bit of an eye opener?

[Muhammad Khan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is interesting in that although it tells a fictional story of how two hackers innocently accidentally fall upon and prevent a serious threat to national security, everything about the technology is all real, and explained in good enough detail to make anyone interested in security threats, wanting to learn more. The book is divided into two parts: Part story, Part references. The references can be used again and again to sharpen your skills in being more security conscious or paranoid in your every day activity, beware of the bit-trail you leave behind.

[Magen Wu · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story portion of the book is fun, interesting and engaging. There are lots of Easter eggs, which were fun when you spotted them. The STAR section of the book is also really interesting and fun to follow along with on your own machine.

[Rohit Gupta · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is techie novel i loved to the core. If you know a little about hacks it makes the book most enjoyable. Definately Jayson is passionate about technology.

A good light read for the weekend. Whats the next hack is what i kept asking the whole weekend i read it. :)

[Daniel Mihai Popescu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing unusual, but a little bit boring. It's a technical book for newbies...

[Oskar Gunnarsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute story painting an understandable picture of thrests, defences, methods and some culture. A good story.