Description
Book SynopsisThe sophisticated methods used in recent high-profile cyber incidents have driven many to need to understand how such security issues work. Demystifying the complexity often associated with information assurance, Cyber Security Essentials provides a clear understanding of the concepts behind prevalent threats, tactics, and procedures.
To accomplish this, the team of security professionals from VeriSignâs iDefense Security Intelligence Services supply an extensive review of the computer security landscape. Although the text is accessible to those new to cyber security, its comprehensive nature makes it ideal for experts who need to explain how computer security works to non-technical staff. Providing a fundamental understanding of the theory behind the key issues impacting cyber security, the book:
- Covers attacker methods and motivations, exploitation trends, malicious code techniques, and the latest threat vectors
- Addresses more than 75
Table of Contents
Cyber Security Fundamentals. Network and Security Concepts. Microsoft Windows Security Principles. Attacker Techniques and Motivations. How Hackers Cover Their Tracks (Anti-forensics). Fraud Techniques. Threat Infrastructure. Exploitation. Techniques to Gain a Foothold. Misdirection, Reconnaissance and Disruption Methods. Malicious Code. Self-Replicating Malicious Code. Evading Detection and Elevating Privileges. Stealing Information and Exploitation. Defense and Analysis Techniques. Memory Forensics. Honeypots. Malicious Code Naming. Automated Malicious Code Analysis Systems. Intrusion Detection Systems. iDefense Special File Investigation Tools.
