When it comes to network security, many users and administrators are
running scared, and justifiably so. The sophistication of attacks
against computer systems increases with each new Internet worm.What's
the worst an attacker can do to you? You'd better find out, right?
That's what Security Warrior teaches you. Based on the principle that
the only way to defend yourself is to understand your attacker in depth,
Security Warrior reveals how your systems can be attacked. Covering
everything from reverse engineering to SQL attacks, and including topics
like social engineering, antiforensics, and common attacks against UNIX
and Windows systems, this book teaches you to know your enemy and how to
be prepared to do battle.Security Warrior places particular emphasis
on reverse engineering. RE is a fundamental skill for the administrator,
who must be aware of all kinds of malware that can be installed on his
machines -- trojaned binaries, "spyware" that looks innocuous but that
sends private data back to its creator, and more. This is the only book
to discuss reverse engineering for Linux or Windows CE. It's also the
only book that shows you how SQL injection works, enabling you to
inspect your database and web applications for vulnerability.Security
Warrior is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book covering the art
of computer war: attacks against computer systems and their defenses.
It's often scary, and never comforting. If you're on the front lines,
defending your site against attackers, you need this book. On your
shelf--and in your hands.
