Mitnick, Kevin D. / Simon, William L. The Art of Deception Controlling the Human Element of Security
1. Edition - October 2003 12.90 Euro 2003. 368 Pages, Softcover ISBN-10: 0-7645-4280-X ISBN-13: 978-0-7645-4280-0 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description Although corporations go to great lengths to install state of the art computer security systems, the greatest vunerability in protecting the business assets of any company often lies with the company's own employees. Written from the unique perspective of a former hacker, this crucial book advises anyone involved with information security protection and policies on "social engineering" attacks are executed and how they can be prevented.
From the contents Foreword.
Preface.
Introduction.
Part 1: Behind the Scenes.
Chapter 1: Security's Weakest Link.
Part 2: The Art of the Attacker.
Chapter 2: When Innocuous Information Isn't.
Chapter 3: The Direct Attack: Just Asking for It.
Chapter 4: Building Trust.
Chapter 5: "Let Me Help You".
Chapter 6: "Can You Help Me?".
Chapter 7: Phony Sites and Dangerous Attachments.
Chapter 8: Using Sympathy, Guilt, and Intimidation.
Chapter 9: The Reverse Sting.
Part 3: Intruder Alert.
Chapter 10: Entering the Premises.
Chapter 11: Combining Technology and Social Engineering.
Chapter 12: Attacks on the Entry-Level Employee.
Chapter 13: Clever Cons.
Chapter 14: Industrial Espionage.
Part 4: Raising the Bar.
Chapter 15: Information Security Awareness and Training.
Chapter 16: Recommended Corporate Information Security Policies.
