Aggressive Network Self-Defense
Most computer security books focus on how to defend a computer system or network from outside attack: that’s the basic difference between them and Neil R. Wylder’s Aggressive Network Self-Defense: I’m Mad As Hell, And I’m Not Gonna Take It Anymore! The focus here is on the technical, legal and financial ramifications of a ’strike-back’ and ‘active defense’ program which promotes doing more than just defense. Chapters cover ‘cyber dogfights’ between hackers and defender/attackers, offers up tales of revenge and following the trail of an attacker, accounts of fights at different network levels, and stories of problem-solving in network attacks. Both fictional and many real-life scenarios are covered, with plenty of technical computer detail. A lively, satisfying book for all levels of computer user, but particularly administrators who want to do more than just defend.