File servers "hold the gold" on your network. They house sensitive files, databases, passwords and more. When they go down the network is incapacitated. When they're breached, all hell can break loose. The following are true hacks I've discovered recently. I'll share with you what I came across and how the vulnerability was exploited -- all from a hacker's point of view. This will help put security vulnerabilities you hear about in the news and read in security bulletins into a new context -- one that can help you approach your security testing with a fresh perspective and the realization that not all security exploits are high-tech.
Kevin Beaver is an independent information security consultant and expert witness with Atlanta-based Principle Logic, LLC. He has more than 18 years of experience in IT and specializes in performing information security assessments revolving around compliance and IT governance. Kevin has authored/co-authored six books including Hacking For Dummies, Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies, Securing the Mobile Enterprise For Dummies (all by Wiley), as well as The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance (Auerbach). He can be reached at kbeaver ~at~ principlelogic.com.Copyright 2006TechTarget
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