
Network Security Assessment: From Vulnerability to Patch
From Vulnerability to Patch
Syngress (Publisher)
Published on 2. December 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
500 pages
978-1-59749-101-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book will take readers from the discovery of vulnerabilities and the creation of the corresponding exploits, through a complete security assessment, all the way through deploying patches against these vulnerabilities to protect their networks.
This is unique in that it details both the management and technical skill and tools required to develop an effective vulnerability management system. Business case studies and real world vulnerabilities are used through the book. It starts by introducing the reader to the concepts of a vulnerability management system. Readers will be provided detailed timelines of exploit development, vendors' time to patch, and corporate path installations. Next, the differences between security assessment s and penetration tests will be clearly explained along with best practices for conducting both. Next, several case studies from different industries will illustrate the effectiveness of varying vulnerability assessment methodologies. The next several chapters will define the steps of a vulnerability assessment including: defining objectives, identifying and classifying assets, defining rules of engagement, scanning hosts, and identifying operating systems and applications. The next several chapters provide detailed instructions and examples for differentiating vulnerabilities from configuration problems, validating vulnerabilities through penetration testing. The last section of the book provides best practices for vulnerability management and remediation.
This is unique in that it details both the management and technical skill and tools required to develop an effective vulnerability management system. Business case studies and real world vulnerabilities are used through the book. It starts by introducing the reader to the concepts of a vulnerability management system. Readers will be provided detailed timelines of exploit development, vendors' time to patch, and corporate path installations. Next, the differences between security assessment s and penetration tests will be clearly explained along with best practices for conducting both. Next, several case studies from different industries will illustrate the effectiveness of varying vulnerability assessment methodologies. The next several chapters will define the steps of a vulnerability assessment including: defining objectives, identifying and classifying assets, defining rules of engagement, scanning hosts, and identifying operating systems and applications. The next several chapters provide detailed instructions and examples for differentiating vulnerabilities from configuration problems, validating vulnerabilities through penetration testing. The last section of the book provides best practices for vulnerability management and remediation.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Rockland, MA
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59749-101-3 (9781597491013)
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Steve Manzuik | Ken Pfeil | Andrew Gold
Network Security Assessment: From Vulnerability to Patch
E-Book
12/2006
Elsevier
€49.95
Available for download
Content
Chapter 1. Windows of Vulnerability
Chapter 2. Vulnerability Assessment 101
Chapter 3. Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies
Chapter 4. Vulnerability Assessment tools
Chapter 5. Vulnerability Assessment Step 1
Chapter 6. Vulnerability Assessment Step 2
Chapter 7. Identifying Vulnerabilities
Chapter 8. Going further
Chapter 9. Vulnerability Management
Chapter 10. Vulnerability Management Methodologies
Chapter 11. Vulnerability Management Tools
Chapter 12. Vulnerability Remediation
Chapter 13. Regulatory Compliance
Chapter 14.Tying it All Together
Chapter 2. Vulnerability Assessment 101
Chapter 3. Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies
Chapter 4. Vulnerability Assessment tools
Chapter 5. Vulnerability Assessment Step 1
Chapter 6. Vulnerability Assessment Step 2
Chapter 7. Identifying Vulnerabilities
Chapter 8. Going further
Chapter 9. Vulnerability Management
Chapter 10. Vulnerability Management Methodologies
Chapter 11. Vulnerability Management Tools
Chapter 12. Vulnerability Remediation
Chapter 13. Regulatory Compliance
Chapter 14.Tying it All Together