Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies

Description:

Become a cyber-hero - know the common wireless weaknesses

"Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional."
--Devin Akin - CTO, The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Program

Wireless networks are so convenient - not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them. The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack. This book shows you how, along with how to strengthen any weak spots you find in your network's armor.

Discover how to:

• Perform ethical hacks without compromising a system
• Combat denial of service and WEP attacks
• Understand how invaders think
• Recognize the effects of different hacks
• Protect against war drivers and rogue devices

 

Table of Contents:

Foreword.

Introduction.

Part I: Building the Foundation for Testing Wireless Networks.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Wireless Hacking.

Chapter 2: The Wireless Hacking Process.

Chapter 3: Implementing a Testing Methodology.

Chapter 4: Amassing Your War Chest.

Part II: Getting Rolling with Common Wi-Fi Hacks.

Chapter 5: Human (In)Security.

Chapter 6: Containing the Airwaves.

Chapter 7: Hacking Wireless Clients.

Chapter 8: Discovering Default Settings.

Chapter 9: Wardriving.

Part III: Advanced Wi-Fi Hacks.

Chapter 10: Still at War.

Chapter 11: Unauthorized Wireless Devices.

Chapter 12: Network Attacks.

Chapter 13: Denial-of-Service Attacks.

Chapter 14: Cracking Encryption.

Chapter 15: Authenticating Users.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Ten Essential Tools for Hacking Wireless Networks.

Chapter 17: Ten Wireless Security-Testing Mistakes.

Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Following Up after Your Testing.

Part V: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Wireless Hacking Resources.

Appendix B: Glossary of Acronyms.

Index.

描述：
成為一位網絡英雄-了解常見的無線網絡弱點
閱讀這樣一本書是成為經驗豐富的無線網絡安全專業人士的有價值的努力。-Devin Akin-CTO，認證無線網絡專業人士（CWNP）計劃
無線網絡非常方便-不僅對您而言，也對那些想入侵它們的不良分子而言。唯一確定您的系統是否可以被入侵的方法是模擬攻擊。本書將向您展示如何進行模擬攻擊，以及如何加固您的網絡中發現的任何弱點。
了解如何：
- 在不破壞系統的情況下進行道德黑客攻擊
- 對抗服務拒絕和WEP攻擊
- 理解入侵者的思維
- 識別不同攻擊的影響
- 防範戰爭驅動程序和流氓設備

目錄：
前言
引言
第一部分：建立測試無線網絡的基礎
第1章：無線網絡入侵的介紹
第2章：無線網絡入侵過程
第3章：實施測試方法論
第4章：準備測試所需的工具
第二部分：常見Wi-Fi入侵的開始
第5章：人類（不）安全
第6章：控制無線電波
第7章：入侵無線客戶端
第8章：發現默認設置
第9章：戰爭驅動
第三部分：高級Wi-Fi入侵
第10章：仍在戰爭中
第11章：未經授權的無線設備
第12章：網絡攻擊
第13章：拒絕服務攻擊
第14章：破解加密
第15章：驗證用戶
第四部分：十個要點
第16章：入侵無線網絡的十個基本工具
第17章：無線安全測試的十個錯誤
第18章：測試後的十個跟進建議
附錄：
附錄A：無線網絡入侵資源
附錄B：縮略語詞彙表
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