Wilson/Simpson/Antill's HANDS-ON ETHICAL HACKING AND NETWORK DEFENSE, 4th edition, helps learners gain the knowledge and skills to protect networks using the tools and techniques of an ethical hacker. The authors explain the importance of ethical hacking in protecting corporate and government data before offering an in-depth guide to performing security testing. Thoroughly updated, the 4th edition covers new security resources, emerging vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks, mobile security considerations, computer crime laws and penalties for illegal computer hacking. A final project brings many of the concepts together in a penetration testing exercise and report. In addition, live virtual machine labs and auto-graded quizzes in the online learning platform provide interactive activities to prepare future network security professionals.
