Network Security Assessment From Vulnerability to Patch

Author/creator Manzuik, Steve Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSyngress Press [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Description500 p. ill 09.000 x 07.000 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Computer Science 2007
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Other author/creatorPfeil, Ken Author
Other author/creatorGatford, Chris Author
Other author/creatorMudge Foreword by
Other author/creatorGold, Andrew Author
Summary Annotation This book will take readers from the discovery of vulnerabilities and the creation of the corresponding exploits, through a complete security assessment, all the way through deploying patches against these vulnerabilities to protect their networks.<br /><br />This is unique in that it details both the management and technical skill and tools required to develop an effective vulnerability management system. Business case studies and real world vulnerabilities are used through the book. It starts by introducing the reader to the concepts of a vulnerability management system. Readers will be provided detailed timelines of exploit development, vendors time to patch, and corporate path installations. Next, the differences between security assessment s and penetration tests will be clearly explained along with best practices for conducting both. Next, several case studies from different industries will illustrate the effectiveness of varying vulnerability assessment methodologies. The next several chapters will define the steps of a vulnerability assessment including: defining objectives, identifying and classifying assets, defining rules of engagement, scanning hosts, and identifying operating systems and applications. The next several chapters provide detailed instructions and examples for differentiating vulnerabilities from configuration problems, validating vulnerabilities through penetration testing. The last section of the book provides best practices for vulnerability management and remediation.<br /><br />* Unique coverage detailing both the management and technical skill and tools required to develop an effective vulnerability management system<br /><br />* Vulnerability management is rated the #2 most pressing concern for security professionals in a poll conducted by Information Security Magazine<br /><br />* Covers in the detail the vulnerability management lifecycle from discovery through patch.
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ISBN9781597491013
ISBN1597491012 (Perfect) Out of Stock Indefinitely
UPC 792502910122
Standard identifier# 9781597491013
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