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Controlling the Human Element of Security
John Wiley & Sons
October 2003
On Sale: October 15, 2003
366 pages
ISBN: 076454280X
EAN: 9780764542800
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Non-Fiction
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 on the human factors involved with information
security, Mitnick 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. With the
help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks
on business and government, he illustrates just how
susceptible even the most locked-down information systems
are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and
the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful
and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and
highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel.
And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for
preventing these types of social engineering hacks through
security protocols, training programs, and manuals that
address the human element of security.
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