Live Hacking: The Ultimate Guide to Hacking Techniques & Countermeasures for Ethical Hackers & IT Security Experts |  | Author: Ali Jahangiri
Publisher: Dr. Ali Jahangiri
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Dr. Ali Jahangiri, a world-renowned information technology (IT) expert, brings us the next must-have in IT training: Live Hacking, the definitive and comprehensive guide to computer hacking. Groundbreaking, insightful, and practical, this guide serves to inform IT professionals about and challenge existing conceptions of hacking, its victims, and its consequences, but with an eye to empowering prospective victims with the knowledge they need to thwart the criminal elements in cyberspace. Whether you work in a Fortune 500 company or if you're just looking to protect your home office from hackers, this book will provide you with all the information you need to protect your valuable information. Live Hacking is straightforward, easy to read, and a reference that you'll use again and again. It's the kind of book you'll want to keep in your back pocket! With a user-friendly writing style and easy-to-follow diagrams and computer screenshots.
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 Learn how to stop hacking with this book January 19, 2010
Feathered Quill Book Reviews (Goshen, MA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
First, I want to offer a full disclosure; I am a consulting network engineer and I use many of the tools and procedures outlined in Live Hacking to support my clients.
Live Hacking is a useful reference for anyone interested in computer security. The book is well written, well organized and provides a wealth of information for anyone who wishes to explore computer and network security. Dr. Jahangiri clearly defines the steps involved in the hacking lifecycle from reconnaissance to covering ones tracks. Dr. Jahangiri provides a clear and concise explanation of critical terminology and concepts.
The organization of Live Hacking proceeds along the hacking lifecycle mentioned above. In each chapter Dr. Jahangiri provides detailed screenshots of the many applications and utilities mentioned. These screenshots are an excellent tool to aid the reader in the learning of the various steps involved in the hacking lifecycle. The author's writing style is strong and he often provides appropriate bibliographic references.
Live Hacking deals with a complex subject, one that is always changing and evolving. There are a significant number of books currently on the market dealing with the topic. However, because of the complex, ever changing nature of this topic, many of those network/computer security books are far too technical for the average reader. These books are targeted only to highly skilled security individuals. It is heartening to find a book that allows the "non-engineer" to understand the fundamentals of both hacking and computer/network security.
Dr. Jahangiri clearly explains both the procedures followed by a hacker as well as the reasons for hacking into a system. He also shows how a system administrator or user may counter such threats. Although I feel that Live Hacking does provide a basic foundation for countering many hacking threats, it nonetheless assumes a significant amount of pre-existing knowledge on the part of the reader. It would be helpful if the book provided the reader with a better understanding of key concepts such as the OSI model and the relevant details of routing protocols. With the inclusion of this information, the reader would gain deeper understanding and would be better able to keep abreast of the ever-changing computer/network security environment. Regardless, Live Hacking provides a valuable and necessary tool to fight hackers.
Quill says: We recommend Live Hacking to anyone who maintains networks, to anyone interested in how hacking works, and to anyone who is interested in networks and computers.
Great book for all those interested in security December 15, 2009
Mr. G. D. Sims (Europe)
Dr. Jahangiri's book is and excellent resource for all those with an interest in computer security. It doesn't matter if you are a security novice or a professional IT expert with security training this book will have something for you.
I consider myself an IT expert, but I never really got into the whole security thing other than making sure my firewall was working. This book opened my eyes. There are so many ways that hackers can try and attack your PC or server.
The book starts with some basic terminology and then moves into the different areas like password cracking, windows hacking and wireless hacking etc. In each chapter you will learn about the tools and techniques that hackers will try to use to get access to your system.
In short, if you want to know how hackers will try and get into your system read this book!
The title speaks by itself April 1, 2010
Evelio Tarazona (Colombia)
There are a handful of books that should be "must-reads" for anyone responsible for computer or network security and this is one of them. Learning the information in this book will help you learn current attacks and hacking techniques and develop effective countermeasures to protect your network. Hands down, Live Hacking should be on every network or security administrator's desk for quick reference.
When I first heard about Dr. Ali Jahangiri's book, the title immediately caught my attention. Things change quickly in the security world and the author of the book, have done a tremendous job at making a great thing by taking the new attacks techniques and countermeasures.
Even if you already have experience in the security field, the new and updated information in this book are worth the investment.
Easy to follow April 1, 2010
Diana Li (Markham, Ontario)
I used Live Hacking book to study for my CEH exam ( Exam 312-50). There is no confusing or extra editorial to fill pages and the book is very easy to understand and follow.
Good Book April 3, 2010
Ronald Berkes (Ohio, USA)
Live Hacking is enough for anyone first stepping into the field, and with its tricks, tips and real-world experiences even the veteran penetration tester will find enlightening.
Good Book.
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