Publisher's Synopsis
The content of this series is designed to immerse the reader into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure information systems. the reader will gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience with essential security systems, and become prepared to succeed on the Threats and Defense Mechanisms, certification from EC-Council. This certification covers a plethora of offensive security topics ranging from how perimeter defenses work, to scanning and attacking simulated networks. A wide variety of tools, viruses, and malware is presented in this and the other four books, providing a complete understanding of the tactics and tools used by hackers. By gaining a thorough understanding of how hackers operate, Threats and Defense Mechanisms will be able to set up strong countermeasures and defensive systems to protect an organization's critical infrastructure and information.
