Client-side attacks and defense

Individuals wishing to attack a company's network have found a new path of least resistance-the end user. A client- side attack is one that uses the inexperience of the end user to create a foothold in the user's machine and therefore the network. Client-side attacks are everywhere and hi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Shimonski, Robert (-)
Otros Autores: Oriyano, Sean-Philip
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Waltham, Mass. : Elsevier 2012.
Edición:1st edition
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Sumario:Individuals wishing to attack a company's network have found a new path of least resistance-the end user. A client- side attack is one that uses the inexperience of the end user to create a foothold in the user's machine and therefore the network. Client-side attacks are everywhere and hidden in plain sight. Common hiding places are malicious Web sites and spam. A simple click of a link will allow the attacker to enter. This book presents a framework for defending your network against these attacks in an environment where it might seem impossible. The most current attacks are discuss
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (293 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781283634694
9781597495912