Introduces penetration testing and its importance in maintaining network security, discussing factors including the responsibilities of a penetration testing professional and potential system weaknesses.
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Useful for security personnel (and hackers too?) this book offers a framework for penetration, and step-by-step instruction on the process. After introducing penetration testing and outlining its role in network security planning, the book describes the roles and responsibilities of a penetration testing professional, the motivations and strategies of hackers, potential system vulnerabilities, and avenues of attack. A companion CD-ROM contains security tools. The authors work for a security firm. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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