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Master the tactics and tools of the advanced persistent threat hacker
In this book, IT security expert Tyler Wrightson reveals the mindset, skills, and effective attack vectors needed to compromise any target of choice. Advanced Persistent Threat Hacking discusses the strategic issues that make all organizations vulnerable and provides noteworthy empirical evidence. You'll learn a proven APT Hacker Methodology for systematically targeting and infiltrating an organization and its IT systems. A unique, five-phased tactical approach to APT hacking is presented with real-world examples and hands-on techniques you can use immediately to execute very effective attacks.
Review empirical data from actual attacks conducted byunsophisticated and elite APT hackers alike
Learn the APT Hacker Methodology--a systematic approach designed to ensure success, avoid failures, and minimize the risk of being caught
Perform in-depth reconnaissance to build a comprehensive understanding of the target
Obtain non-technical data about the target, including open source, human, financial, and geographical intelligence
Use social engineering to compromise a specific system, application, or workstation
Identify and attack wireless networks and wireless client devices
Spearphish with hardware-based Trojan devices
Physically infiltrate target facilities to obtain access to assets and compromise digital lily pads
List of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Empirical Data
Chapter 3: APT Hacker Methodology
Chapter 4: An APT Approach to Reconnaissance
Chapter 5: Reconnaissance - Non Technical Data
Chapter 6: Spear Social Engineering
Chapter 7: Phase III - Remote Targeting
Chapter 8: External/Internal Advanced Persistent Threats
Chapter 9: Physical Infiltration
Chapter 10: APT Software Backdoors
About the author
Tyler Wrightson, CISSP, CCSP, MCSE, is the founder and president of Leet Systems and Frigdo.com. Leet Systems was founded in 2008 and provides next generation security services. Tyler is currently a Senior Security Consultant for Integralis Inc. where he specializes in offensive security engagements, penetration testing and physical security assessments. §Tyler has over ten years experience in the IT security field with extensive experience deploying and securing wireless networks. Tyler also has many industry certifications including etc. Tyler has also taught classes for the CCNA, wireless security and network security.
Summary
Preventive strategies for deterring today’s most malicious and least understood risks to enterprise security
