The Network Security Test Lab (PDF)

The ultimate hands-on guide to IT security and proactive
defense

The Network Security Test Lab is a hands-on, step-by-step
guide to ultimate IT security implementation. Covering the full
complement of malware, viruses, and other attack technologies, this
essential guide walks you through the security assessment and
penetration testing process, and provides the set-up guidance you
need to build your own security-testing lab. You'll look inside the
actual attacks to decode their methods, and learn how to run
attacks in an isolated sandbox to better understand how attackers
target systems, and how to build the defenses that stop them.
You'll be introduced to tools like Wireshark, Networkminer, Nmap,
Metasploit, and more as you discover techniques for defending
against network attacks, social networking bugs, malware, and the
most prevalent malicious traffic. You also get access to open
source tools, demo software, and a bootable version of Linux to
facilitate hands-on learning and help you implement your new
skills.

Security technology continues to evolve, and yet not a week goes
by without news of a new security breach or a new exploit being
released. The Network Security Test Lab is the ultimate
guide when you are on the front lines of defense, providing the
most up-to-date methods of thwarting would-be attackers.

* Get acquainted with your hardware, gear, and test platform

* Learn how attackers penetrate existing security systems

* Detect malicious activity and build effective defenses

* Investigate and analyze attacks to inform defense strategy

The Network Security Test Lab is your complete, essential
guide.