The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security - Softcover

Mitnick, Kevin D.; Simon, William L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076454280X ISBN 13: 9780764542800

Verlag: Wiley John + Sons, 2003

Inhaltsangabe

Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, this book explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system.

Über diesen Titel

Críticas

a fascinating read (ForTean Times, June 2004) "...a lot of interesting cautionary tales..." (New Scientist, January 2004)

Reseña del editor

The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security. Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in "The Art of Deception", the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief." Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system.With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley John + Sons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• ISBN 10: 076454280X
• ISBN 13: 9780764542800
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 352