Chapter 2. TCP/IP Review
YOU MUST POSSESS a number of skills to conduct a successful and complete penetration test. Among the skills that are critical is an understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and its components. Because the Internet and most major networks employ the IP protocol, an understanding of the suite becomes necessary.
The IP protocol has become the most widely deployed and utilized networking protocol because of the power and flexibility it offers. The IP protocol has been used in larger deployments and more diverse environments than were ever envisioned by the protocol designers. Although the IP protocol is flexible and scalable, it was not designed to be secure.
Prior to any discussion of TCP/IP, ...
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