Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fourth Edition

Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fourth Edition

<H4>Practice the Computer Security Skills You Need to Succeed!</H4><UL><LI>40+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies<LI>Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically<LI>Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results<LI>Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary<LI>Labs can be performed on a Windows, Linux, or Mac platform with the use of virtual machines</LI></UL><P></P><P><B>In this Lab Manual, you'll practice</B><UL><LI>Configuring workstation network connectivity<LI>Analyzing network communication<LI>Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols<LI>Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools<LI>Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks<LI>Combatting Trojans, man-in-the-middle attacks, and steganography<LI>Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls<LI>Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), certificates, SSL, and IPsec<LI>Preparing for and detecting attacks<LI>Backing up and restoring data<LI>Handling digital forensics and incident response</LI></UL><P><STRONG>Instructor resources available:</STRONG></P><UL><LI>This lab manual supplements the textbook <EM>Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition</EM>, which is available separately</LI><LI>Virtual machine files</LI><LI>Solutions to the labs are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors</LI></UL>