network security mcgraw hill

The latest tactics for thwarting digital attacks

“Our new reality is zero-day, APT, and state-sponsored attacks. Today, more than ever, security professionals need to get into the hacker’s mind, methods, and toolbox to successfully deter such relentless assaults. This edition brings readers abreast with the latest attack vectors and arms them for these continually evolving threats.” --Brett Wahlin, CSO, Sony Network Entertainment

“Stop taking punches--let’s change the game; it’s time for a paradigm shift in the way we secure our networks, and Hacking Exposed 7 is the playbook for bringing pain to our adversaries.” --Shawn Henry, former Executive Assistant Director, FBI

Bolster your system’s security and defeat the tools and tactics of cyber-criminals with expert advice and defense strategies from the world-renowned Hacking Exposed team. Case studies expose the hacker’s latest devious methods and illustrate field-tested remedies. Find out how to block infrastructure hacks, minimize advanced persistent threats, neutralize malicious code, secure web and database applications, and fortify UNIX networks. Hacking Exposed 7: Network Security Secrets & Solutions contains all-new visual maps and a comprehensive “countermeasures cookbook.”

• Obstruct APTs and web-based meta-exploits
• Defend against UNIX-based root access and buffer overflow hacks
• Block SQL injection, spear phishing, and embedded-code attacks
• Detect and terminate rootkits, Trojans, bots, worms, and malware
• Lock down remote access using smartcards and hardware tokens
• Protect 802.11 WLANs with multilayered encryption and gateways
• Plug holes in VoIP, social networking, cloud, and Web 2.0 services
• Learn about the latest iPhone and Android attacks and how to protect yourself

A complete, up-to-date revision of the leading CISSP training resource from the #1 name in IT security certification and training, Shon Harris

Covers all 10 CISSP domains:

• Information security governance and risk management
• Access control
• Security architecture and design
• Physical and environmental security
• Telecommunications and network security
• Cryptography
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Legal, regulations, compliance, and investigations
• Software development security
• Security operations

Electronic content includes:

• 1400+ practice exam questions in a Windows-based test engine with a new custom exam generation feature that allows you to practice by domain or take a complete CISSP practice exam
• Video training module from Shon Harris—single domain
• Adobe Digital Edition ebook—free download (subject to Adobe System Requirements)

Now in its Fourth Edition, this textbook brings the beginning student right to the forefront of the latest advances in the field, while presenting the fundamentals in a clear, straightforward manner. Students will find better coverage, improved figures and better explanations on cutting-edge material. The "bottom-up" approach allows instructors to cover the material in one course, rather than having separate courses on data communications and networking.

Defend against corporate espionage launched from social networks

Protect your organization from devastating social media attacks with instruction from a team of information security experts. Securing the Clicks: Network Security in the Age of Social Media explains the latest threats along with detailed fixes, best practices, and "from the headlines" case studies. Find out how to analyze risk, implement robust security protocols, and enforce social media usage policies. Regulatory compliance, online reputation management, and incident response are also covered in this comprehensive volume.

• Assess your global social media presence and identify vulnerabilities
• Establish solid security policies at every level of your organization
• Allocate resources for planning, administration, and corrective action
• Monitor usage by employees, clients, competitors, and the public
• Block cyberstalking. phishing, malware, and identity theft exploits
• Guard intellectual property rights, trademarks, copyrights, and logos
• Preserve your brand image using online reputation management tools

Gary Bahadur is the founder and CEO of KRAA Security [www.kraasecurity.com/social-media-security], which protects organizations from threats through a combination of prevention services. He was the cofounder and CIO of Foundstone, Inc.

Jason Inasi is CEO and cofounder of The Factory Interactive {www.thefactoryi.com], a digital design and marketing agency, and president of Inasi Group, an international, multidisciplinary, technology advisory firm.

Alex de Carvalho is vice president of business development and community at VoxMed, cofounder of The Startup Forum, director of social media at Medimix International, and adjunct professor of social media at the University of Miami.