{"product_id":"how-to-cheat-at-configuring-grey-9781597491709","title":"How to Cheat at Configuring Open Source Security Tools","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Reference for the Multitasked SysAdmin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the perfect guide if network security tools is not your specialty. It is the perfect introduction to managing an infrastructure with freely available, and powerful, Open Source tools. Learn how to test and audit your systems using products like Snort and Wireshark and some of the add-ons available for both. In addition, learn handy techniques for network troubleshooting and protecting the perimeter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Take Inventory\u003cbr\u003eSee how taking an inventory of the devices on your network must be repeated regularly to ensure that the inventory remains accurate.\u003cbr\u003e* Use Nmap\u003cbr\u003eLearn how Nmap has more features and options than any other free scanner.\u003cbr\u003e* Implement Firewalls\u003cbr\u003eUse netfilter to perform firewall logic and see how SmoothWall can turn a PC into a dedicated firewall appliance that is completely configurable.\u003cbr\u003e* Perform Basic Hardening\u003cbr\u003ePut an IT security policy in place so that you have a concrete set of standards against which to measure. \u003cbr\u003e* Install and Configure Snort and Wireshark\u003cbr\u003eExplore the feature set of these powerful tools, as well as their pitfalls and other security considerations.\u003cbr\u003e* Explore Snort Add-Ons\u003cbr\u003eUse tools like Oinkmaster to automatically keep Snort signature files current.\u003cbr\u003e* Troubleshoot Network Problems\u003cbr\u003eSee how to reporting on bandwidth usage and other metrics and to use data collection methods like sniffing, NetFlow, and SNMP.\u003cbr\u003e* Learn Defensive Monitoring Considerations\u003cbr\u003eSee how to define your wireless network boundaries, and monitor to know if they're being exceeded and watch for unauthorized traffic on your network.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Grey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1597491705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781597491709\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Syngress Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 532\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.22h x 7.56w x 1.29d","brand":"Grey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48065735491839,"sku":"9781597491709","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_98f1b072-42f3-49fe-a39c-fa5161e8133e.jpg?v=1768676919","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-cheat-at-configuring-grey-9781597491709","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}