The Bottom Line
John Chirillo shares all of his expert hacking knowledge with us hoping that knowing how hackers think will help us protect our own networks.
Pros
- Comprehensive coverage of hacker tools and techniques
- Useful information and tables in appendices
- CDROM containing tools and applications to help protect your network
Cons
- Parts of the book can be a little "techie" for the casual reader
Description
- Learn how to think like a hacker so you can protect your network from them
- In depth coverage of techniques and tools used by hackers to penetrate your network
- Includes powerful suite of tools used by hackers with instructions to use them to your advantage
Guide Review - Book Review: Hack Attacks Revealed
John Chirillo has made a career of hacking. As a hacking consultant to Fortune 1000 companies part of his job is to break in to corporate networks to expose their holes and help his clients secure their networks. In Hack Attacks Revealed, he shares his knowledge of how hackers gain the information necessary to break into your systems.
The book begins with a basic history and understanding of computer and networking technology. Mr. Chirillo covers the the protocols used and the purpose of the various ports used. The book also provides information on the scanning and network discovery tools used by hackers.
