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Network Vulnerability Assessment
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Network Vulnerability Assessment

by Sagar Rahalkar
August 2018
Intermediate to advanced
254 pages
6h 20m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Network Vulnerability Assessment takes you through the essential processes of identifying and mitigating security issues in network infrastructures. The book introduces core concepts in network assessment, utilizing tools for active and passive scanning, and culminates in crafting strategic threat models tailor-made for your organization. By mastering these techniques, you'll enhance the security and resilience of networked systems.

What this Book will help me do

  • Develop a strategic and cost-effective vulnerability assessment program to protect organizational networks.
  • Use industry-standard tools to perform network security scanning and interpret results effectively.
  • Implement and govern a comprehensive vulnerability management program.
  • Learn concepts of penetration testing and integrate them with ongoing security practices using practical techniques.
  • Design threat models that identify potential vulnerabilities and establish remediation metrics.

Author(s)

None Rahalkar is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in vulnerability management and network security. With a hands-on approach grounded in real-world scenarios, she aims to empower readers with the skills needed to assess networks and ensure their robustness. Her expertise in security frameworks and tools makes her an authoritative voice on the subject.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for security analysts, threat assessment professionals, and IT administrators seeking to improve their network security skills. If you're part of a vulnerability management team or aspire to design effective vulnerability assessment frameworks, this guide is for you. Ideal for readers keen on practical applications of network security tools and methodology, whether novices or those looking to hone their expertise.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781788627252