Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual

Vincent Nestler

ISBN 10: 0071836551 / ISBN 13: 9780071836555

Editore: MCGRAW-HILL Professional Nov 2014, 2014

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Titolo: Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual

Casa editrice: MCGRAW-HILL Professional Nov 2014

Data di pubblicazione: 2014

Legatura: Taschenbuch

Condizione: Neu

Edizione: quarta edizione

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Practice the Computer Security Skills You Need to Succeed!

• 40+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies
• Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically
• Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results
• Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary
• Labs can be performed on a Windows, Linux, or Mac platform with the use of virtual machines

In this Lab Manual, you'll practice

• Configuring workstation network connectivity
• Analyzing network communication
• Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols
• Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools
• Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks
• Combatting Trojans, man-in-the-middle attacks, and steganography
• Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls
• Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), certificates, SSL, and IPsec
• Preparing for and detecting attacks
• Backing up and restoring data
• Handling digital forensics and incident response

Instructor resources available:

• This lab manual supplements the textbook Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition, which is available separately
• Virtual machine files
• Solutions to the labs are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors

Informazioni sugli autori:

Vince Nestler (Pocatello, ID), CompTIA Security+, is an Adjunct Professor of network security at Capitol College. Nestler is an instructional design expert with seven years of experience developing security related labs. He is the coauthor of the first editon of Principles of Computer Security: Security+ and Beyond Lab Manual.

Matthew Hirsch, M.S. Network Security, Capitol College; B.A. Physics, State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz. Mr. Hirsch has worked in the information security operations group for a large financial firm (which prefers to remain unnamed), data distribution for firms including Deutsche Bank and Sanwa Securities, and systems / network administration for Market Arts Software. Formerly an adjunct professor at Capitol College, Katharine Gibbs school, and DeVry, Mr. Hirsch also enjoys a long term association with Dorsai, a New York City non-profit ISP/Hosting firm.

Wm. Arthur Conklin (Houston, TX), Security+, CISSP, is an Assistant Professor in the Information and Logistics Technology department at the University of Houston. In addition to his PhD, Mr. Conklin has a MBA from UTSA, and two graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Dr. Conklin’s interests are information security, systems theory, and secure software design.