Hacking Exposed Network Security Secrets & Solutions

żThe seminal book on white-hat hacking and countermeasures... Should be required reading for anyone with a server or a network to secure.ż --Bill Machrone, PC Magazine "The definitive compendium of intruder practices and tools." --Steve Steinke, Network Magazine"For almost any computer book, you can find a clone. But not this one... A one-of-a-kind study of the art of breaking in." --UNIX ReviewHere is the latest edition of international best-seller, Hacking Exposed. Using real-world case studies, renowned security experts Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, and George Kurtz show IT professionals how to protect computers and networks against the most recent security vulnerabilities. You'll find detailed examples of the latest devious break-ins and will learn how to think like a hacker in order to thwart attacks. Coverage includes:Code hacking methods and countermeasuresNew exploits for Windows 2003 Server, UNIX/Linux, Cisco, Apache, and Web and wireless applicationsLatest DDoS techniques--zombies, Blaster, MyDoomAll new class of vulnerabilities--HTTP Response Splittingand much moreProven, cohesive, coherent methodology showing how a hacker thinks, to better educate those securing all parts of a network|This edition continues the tradition of a one-stop security information resource with dozens of professionally-vetted references and tips|New Web application hacking tools and techniques, as well as new Internet client attacks, and more|New case studies based on Fortune 500 security practices|Companion web site will be available with the most up-to-date security information