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The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
Kevin D. Mitnick
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Description for The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
Paperback. Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, this book explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: URD; URY; UTN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 446.
The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security
Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief."
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The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security
Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief."
Focusing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780764542800
SKU
9780764542800
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Ref
99-3
About Kevin D. Mitnick
Kevin Mitnick is the founder of Defensive Thinking, an information security firm, and speaks widely on security issues. He has appeared on 60 Minutes and elsewhere in the media, and his exploits have spawned several bestselling books, including The Fugitive Game. William Simon is the bestselling author of more than twenty books.
Reviews for The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
“…a fascinating read…” (ForTean Times, June 2004) "...a lot of interesting cautionary tales..." (New Scientist, January 2004)