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Practical Network Scanning

You're reading from   Practical Network Scanning Capture network vulnerabilities using standard tools such as Nmap and Nessus

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Product type Paperback
Published in May 2018
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ISBN-13 9781788839235
Length 326 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Ajay Singh Chauhan Ajay Singh Chauhan
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Preface 1. Fundamental Security Concepts 2. Secure Network Design FREE CHAPTER 3. Server-Level Security 4. Cloud Security Design 5. Application Security Design 6. Threat Detection and Response 7. Vulnerability Assessment 8. Remote OS Detection 9. Public Key Infrastructure-SSL 10. Firewall Placement and Detection Techniques 11. VPN and WAN Encryption 12. Summary and Scope of Security Technologies 13. Assessment 14. Other Books you may enjoy

Physical security 


In most cases, physical access translates to a total loss of security. Even if they can't access your data, an attacker can do a lot of damage. We'll take a look at the most essential security measures everyone should implement, if they haven't already been done:

  • Lock up the server room: The server room is the power station of your physical network, and someone with physical access to the servers, switches, routers, cables, and other devices in that room can do enormous damage.
  • Set up surveillance: You need a way to monitor who goes in and out, what they do and when they do it. A better solution is to set up biometric scanners that are required in order to unlock the doors, and the identity of each technician is then recorded. Surveillance cameras can monitor continuously, or they can use motion detection technology to record a person's movement. They can even send an email or cell phone notification if motion is detected when it shouldn't be.
  • Disable the drives: Of course...
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