Stay one step ahead of even the most cunning hackers with help from this invaluable resource. Through proper use and configuration of key security tools, you\'ll be able to investigate and resolve existing problems within your network infrastructure with precision and a minimum of fuss. Written by experienced security professionals, this resource provides you with comprehensive coverage of the most important and up-to-date security tools in use today, explains their function, and shows you how to use each tool effectively through in-depth implementation examples and case studies. Learn to detect and prevent system misconfigurations and Web server hacks plus, discover best practices for protecting both large and small networks.

Includes best practices for use and configuration of these key tools:

Port scanners-Nmap, NetScan, SuperScan, IpEye
Enumeration tools-Enum, PSTools, and User2SID
BackDoors-NetBus, Back Orifice, and SubSeven
Password crackers-Pwltool, SMBGrind, Jack the Ripper, and LSADump2
Sniffers-Snort, BUTTSniffer, WinDump, and Dsniff
System Audit tools-Nessus, STAT, ISS Internet Scanner
Denial of Service tools-Tribe Flood network, Shaft, and Mstreams
Wardialers­THC-scan and ToneLoc
Incident response and forensic tools-TCT, EnCase, FTK, and other file viewers
Miscellaneous and multi-purpose tools-Netcat, Getadmin, Fpipe, Fport, VMWare, and many more