Hacking for Dummies, 2nd edition: Chapter 9

This series of excerpts is from Chapter 9 - "Network Infrastructure" in Hacking for Dummies, 2nd edition written by Kevin Beaver and published by Wiley Publishing.

Below are excerpts from chapter 9 of this book, Hacking for Dummies, that have appeared on SearchWindowsSecurity.com.

Using port scanning tools to test network security
A proper tool belt is necessary to the security of your Windows network. In this excerpt from Hacking for Dummies, read about some port scanning tools that will allow you to get the information you need to run a secure network.

Use a network analyzer to sniff the network
A network analyzer is a useful tool, helping you do things like track traffic and malicious usage on the network. Learn how to use a "sniffer" and all its capabilities.

Hacking for Dummies: Test your firewall rules
Before someone else hacks your firewall, test your firewall rules during the self-hacking process to test your network's security. Learn about the tools involved in this excerpt from Chapter 9, "Network Infrastructure," from Hacking for Dummies, 2nd edition.

SearchWindowsSecurity.com "Hacking for Dummies" classic:
Hacking for Dummies: Chapter 7 -- Passwords
In this edition of Hacking for Dummies, Kevin Beaver takes the reader into the mindset of a hacker in order to help admins fend off vulnerabilities and attacks. Check out this SearchWindowsSecurity.com classic book excerpt for tips on password security.

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