Client-Side Attacks and Defense (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781597495905)

Client-Side Attacks and Defense offers background networks against its attackers. The book examines the forms of client-side attacks and discusses different kinds of attacks along with delivery methods including, but not limited to, browser exploitation, use of rich internet applications, and file format vulnerabilities. It also covers defenses, such as antivirus and anti-spyware, intrusion detection systems, and end-user education. The book explains how to secure Web browsers, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Opera. It discusses advanced Web attacks and advanced defenses against them. Moreover, it explores attacks on messaging, Web applications, and mobiles. The book concludes with a discussion on security measures against client-side attacks, starting from the planning of security. This book will be of great value to penetration testers, security consultants, system and network administrators, and IT auditors.

Author: Sean-Philip Oriyano,Robert Shimonski
ISBN-10: 1597495905
ISBN-13: 9781597495905
Publisher: Syngress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/10/2012
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.40w x 0.70d