Security Warrior

When it comes to network security many users and administrators are runningscared and justifiably so. The sophistication of attacks against computersystems incr... » 

When it comes to network security many users and administrators are runningscared and justifiably so. The sophistication of attacks against computersystems increases with each new Internet worm. Whats the worst an attacker cando to you? Youd better find out right? Thats what Security Warrior teachesyou. Based on the principle that the only way to defend yourself is tounderstand your attacker in depth Security Warrior reveals how your systemscan be attacked. Covering everything from reverse engineering to SQL attacksand including topics like social engineering antiforensics and common attacksagainst UNIX and Windows systems this book teaches you to know your enemy andhow to be prepared to do battle. Security Warrior places particular emphasis onreverse engineering. RE is a fundamental skill for the administrator who mustbe aware of all kinds of malware that can be installed on his machines trojaned binaries spyware that looks innocuous but that sends private databack to its creator and more. This is the only book to discuss reverseengineering for Linux or Windows CE. Its also the only book that shows you howSQL injection works enabling you to inspect your database and web applicationsfor vulnerability. Security Warrior is the most comprehensive and uptodatebook covering the art of computer war attacks against computer systems andtheir defenses. Its often scary and never comforting. If youre on the frontlines defending your site against attackers you need this book. On yourshelfand in your hands. «