Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense

Cover
Brief Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Module 1: Ethical Hacking Overview
	Introduction to Ethical Hacking
	What You Can Do Legally
	What You Cannot Do Legally
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
	References
Module 2: TCP/IP Concepts Review
	Overview of TCP/IP
	IP Addressing
	Overview of Numbering Systems
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 3: Network and Computer Attacks
	Malicious Software (Malware)
	Protecting against Malware Attacks
	Intruder Attacks on Networks and Computers
	Addressing Physical Security
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 4: Footprinting and Social Engineering
	Using Web Tools for Footprinting
	Conducting Competitive Intelligence
	Using Domain Name System Zone Transfers
	Introduction to Social Engineering
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 5: Port Scanning
	Introduction to Port Scanning
	Using Port-Scanning Tools
	Conducting Ping Sweeps
	Understanding Scripting
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 6: Enumeration
	Introduction to Enumeration
	Enumerating Windows Operating Systems
	Enumerating *nix Operating System
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 7: Programming for Security Professionals
	Introduction to Computer Programming
	Learning the C Language
	Understanding HTML Basics
	Understanding Perl
	Understanding Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
	Understanding Python
	An Overview of Ruby
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 8: Desktop and Server OS Vulnerabilities
	Windows OS Vulnerabilities
	Tools for Identifying Vulnerabilities in Windows
	Best Practices for Hardening Windows Systems
	Linux OS Vulnerabilities
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 9: Embedded Operating Systems: The Hidden Threat
	Introduction to Embedded Operating Systems
	Windows and Other Embedded Operating Systems
	Vulnerabilities of Embedded OSs
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 10: Hacking Web Servers
	Understanding Web Applications
	Understanding Web Application Vulnerabilities
	Tools for Web Attackers and Security Testers
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 11: Hacking Wireless Networks
	Understanding Wireless Technology
	Understanding Wireless Network Standards
	Understanding Authentication
	Understanding Wardriving
	Understanding Wireless Hacking
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 12: Cryptography
	Understanding Cryptography Basics
	Understanding Symmetric and Asymmetric Algorithms
	Understanding Public Key Infrastructure
	Understanding Cryptography Attacks
	Understanding Password Cracking
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 13: Network Protection Systems
	Using Network Protection Systems
	Protecting with Firewalls
	Protecting with Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
	Using Honeypots
	Module Summary
	Key Terms
	Review Questions
	Case Projects
Module 14: Hands-On Ethical Hacking Final Project
	Setting Up the Penetration Testing Lab
	Creating a Penetration Testing Report
	Performing the Penetration Testing
	Hands-On Ethically Hacking Revisited
	Module Summary
	Review Questions
Appendix A: Legal Resources
Appendix B: Resources
Glossary
Index