Social Engineering in IT Security: Tools, Tactics, and Techniques - Sharon Conheady - Bog - McGraw-Hill Education - Europe - Booktok.dk
Publisher''s Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Cutting-edge social engineering testing techniques "Provides all of the core areas and nearly everything [you] need to know about the fundamentals of the topic."-- Slashdot Conduct ethical social engineering tests to identify an organization''s susceptibility to attack. Written by a global expert on the topic, Social Engineering in IT Security discusses the roots and rise of social engineering and presents a proven methodology for planning a test, performing reconnaissance, developing scenarios, implementing the test, and accurately reporting the results. Specific measures you can take to defend against weaknesses a social engineer may exploit are discussed in detail. This practical guide also addresses the impact of new and emerging technologies on future trends in social engineering. - Explore the evolution of social engineering, from the classic con artist to the modern social engineer - Understand the legal and ethical aspects of performing a social engineering test - Find out why social engineering works from a victim''s point of view - Plan a social engineering test--perform a threat assessment, scope the test, set goals, implement project planning, and define the rules of engagement - Gather information through research and reconnaissance - Create a credible social engineering scenario - Execute both on-site and remote social engineering tests - Write an effective social engineering report - Learn about various tools, including software, hardware, and on-site tools - Defend your organization against social engineering attacks
