Hacking for Dummies

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 378 pages
• Published by: For Dummies April 30, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 076455784X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764557842
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Review
“…a good read…a price well-worth paying, because such works are invaluable…” (InfoSecurity News Magazine, August 2004)

“…an great aide…” (PC Home, August 2004)

“…should be of interest to both ethical and malicious hackers…” (Publishing News, 22^nd March 2004)

Publishing News, 22nd March 2004
"should be of interest to both ethical and malicious hackers"

Reader Reviews
The media often mistakenly characterize hackers as bored technical geniuses. In truth, most hackers, as the media use the term, are not geniuses; they are simply adept at downloading hacking tools that do all of the dirty work for them. These so-called script kiddies often do not know what they are doing until the damage is done. From the perspective of the victimized company, however, it's not really important who is doing the attacking; all that matters is how organizations can protect themselves from myriad attacks and tools. Hacking for Dummies is written on the premise that to catch a hacker, you have to think and behave like one. This is a well-written and engrossing book that helps the reader understand how hackers compromise computer systems and networks. Its clear, easy-to-read style won't intimidate readers unfamiliar with abstruse security terms and concepts. The 19 chapters progress from the basics of security to the hardening of an operating system and the hacking of Web applications. While the reader is not expected to have a deep technical background, the book does go into some detail, as it must to provide a hands-on approach. For a high-level theoretical approach to network defense, look elsewhere. This is a down-and-dirty tool for ensuring that the organization's systems and network are secure. Comment | | (Report this)