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> <li>Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically</li> <li>Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results</li> <li>Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary</li> <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></p> <ul><li>Configuring workstation network connectivity</li> <li>Analyzing network communication</li> <li>Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols</li> <li>Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools</li> <li>Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks</li> <li>Combatting Trojans, man-in-the-middle attacks, and steganography</li> <li>Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls</li> <li>Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), certificates, SSL, and IPsec</li> <li>Preparing for and detecting attacks</li> <li>Backing up and restoring data</li> <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>