The only book available for the market leading Winternals tools used in over 70,000 Microsoft networks worldwide.The book begins with a chapter describing the most common challenges faced by system administrators related to system recovery, data backup and system performance enhancements. The next chapters introduce the readers to the complete suite of Winternals solutions including Recovery Manager, Defrag Manager, and the Administrator's Pak which repairs unbootable or locked-out systems, restores lost data, and removes malware from infected machines. Chapters on the Administrator' Pak detail all the components of this powerful suite of tools including: ERD Commander 2005, Remote Recover, NTFSDOS Professional, Crash Analyzer Wizard, FileRestore, Filemon Enterprise Edition, Regmon Enterprise Edition, AD Explorer, Insight for Active Directory, and TCP Tools. Each of these chapters details the complete functionality of all tools, and also provides detailed examples for using all tools in relatively simple to extremely complex scenarios. The chapters and companion Web site also include dozens of working scripts to automate many data recovery, backup, and performance enhancement tasks.· Winternals tools are the market leading data recovery and system optimization tools for Microsoft Networks. These tools are deployed in more than 70,000 companies worldwide· Despite the popularity of the Winternals tools, there are no competing books· The companion Web site to the book will provide dozens of working scripts to optimize and enhance the performance of the Winternals tools

Windows Forensic Analysis DVD Toolkit addresses and discusses in-depth forensic analysis of Windows systems. The book takes the reader to a whole new, undiscovered level of forensic analysis for Windows systems, providing unique information and resources not available anywhere else. This book covers both live and post-mortem response collection and analysis methodologies, addressing material that is applicable to law enforcement, the federal government, students, and consultants. This book also brings this material to the doorstep of system administrators, who are often the front line troops when an incident occurs, but due to staffing and budgets do not have the necessary knowledge to effectively respond. All disc-based content for this title is now available on the Web. - Contains information about Windows forensic analysis that is not available anywhere else. Much of the information is a result of the author's own unique research and work - Contains working code/programs, in addition to sample files for the reader to work with, that are not available anywhere else - The companion DVD for the book contains significant, unique materials (movies, spreadsheet, code, etc.) not available any place else

This is the only book that covers all the topics that any budding security manager needs to know! This book is written for managers responsible for IT/Security departments from mall office environments up to enterprise networks. These individuals do not need to know about every last bit and byte, but they need to have a solid understanding of all major, IT security issues to effectively manage their departments. This book is designed to cover both the basic concepts of security, non – technical principle and practices of security and provides basic information about the technical details of many of the products - real products, not just theory. Written by a well known Chief Information Security Officer, this book gives the information security manager all the working knowledge needed to: • Design the organization chart of his new security organization • Design and implement policies and strategies • Navigate his way through jargon filled meetings • Understand the design flaws of his E-commerce and DMZ infrastructure* A clearly defined guide to designing the organization chart of a new security organization and how to implement policies and strategies* Navigate through jargon filled meetings with this handy aid* Provides information on understanding the design flaws of E-commerce and DMZ infrastructure

This exam is designed to validate Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSEs) AD, Network Infrastructure, and Application Platform Technical Specialists skills. The object of this exam is to validate only the skills that are are different from the existing MCSE skills. This exam will fulfill the Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist requirements of Exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-643.The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics: 250 to 5,000 or more users; three or more physical locations; and three or more domain controllers. MCTS candidates will manage network services and resources such as messaging, a database, file and print, a proxy server, a firewall, the Internet, an intranet, remote access, and client computer management. In addition MCTS candidates must understant connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet. - THE independent source of exam day tips, techniques, and warnings not available from Microsoft - Comprehensive study guide guarantees 100% coverage of all Microsoft's exam objectives - Interactive FastTrack e-learning modules help simplify difficult exam topics - Two full-function ExamDay practice exams guarantee double coverage of all exam objectives - Free download of audio FastTracks for use with iPods or other MP3 players - 1000 page "DRILL DOWN" reference for comprehensive topic review

This is the only practical, hands-on guide available to database administrators to secure their Oracle databases. This book will help the DBA to assess their current level of risk as well as their existing security posture. It will then provide practical, applicable knowledge to appropriately secure the Oracle database. - The only practical, hands-on guide for securing your Oracle database published by independent experts. - Your Oracle database does not exist in a vacuum, so this book shows you how to securely integrate your database into your enterprise.

An all-star cast of authors analyze the top IT security threats for 2008 as selected by the editors and readers of Infosecurity Magazine. This book, compiled from the Syngress Security Library, is an essential reference for any IT professional managing enterprise security. It serves as an early warning system, allowing readers to assess vulnerabilities, design protection schemes and plan for disaster recovery should an attack occur. Topics include Botnets, Cross Site Scripting Attacks, Social Engineering, Physical and Logical Convergence, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS), Voice over IP (VoIP), and Asterisk Hacking. Each threat is fully defined, likely vulnerabilities are identified, and detection and prevention strategies are considered. Wherever possible, real-world examples are used to illustrate the threats and tools for specific solutions.* Provides IT Security Professionals with a first look at likely new threats to their enterprise * Includes real-world examples of system intrusions and compromised data * Provides techniques and strategies to detect, prevent, and recover * Includes coverage of PCI, VoIP, XSS, Asterisk, Social Engineering, Botnets, and Convergence

A cross site scripting attack is a very specific type of attack on a web application. It is used by hackers to mimic real sites and fool people into providing personal data.XSS Attacks starts by defining the terms and laying out the ground work. It assumes that the reader is familiar with basic web programming (HTML) and JavaScript. First it discusses the concepts, methodology, and technology that makes XSS a valid concern. It then moves into the various types of XSS attacks, how they are implemented, used, and abused. After XSS is thoroughly explored, the next part provides examples of XSS malware and demonstrates real cases where XSS is a dangerous risk that exposes internet users to remote access, sensitive data theft, and monetary losses. Finally, the book closes by examining the ways developers can avoid XSS vulnerabilities in their web applications, and how users can avoid becoming a victim. The audience is web developers, security practitioners, and managers. - XSS Vulnerabilities exist in 8 out of 10 Web sites - The authors of this book are the undisputed industry leading authorities - Contains independent, bleeding edge research, code listings and exploits that can not be found anywhere else

"WarDriving and Wireless Penetration Testing" brings together the premiere wireless penetration testers to outline how successful penetration testing of wireless networks is accomplished, as well as how to defend against these attacks.

The perfect book for multi-tasked IT managers responsible for securing the latest version of SQL Server 2005. SQL Server is the perfect product for the How to Cheat series. It is an ambitious product that, for the average SysAdmin, will present a difficult migration path from earlier versions and a vexing number of new features. How to Cheat promises help in order to get SQL Server secured as quickly and safely as possible. - Provides the multi-tasked Sys Admin with the essential information needed to perform the daily tasks - Covers SQL Server 2005, which is a massive product with significant challenges for IT managers - Emphasizes best-practice security measures

Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals is designed for the professional system administrators who need to securely deploy Microsoft Vista in their networks. Readers will not only learn about the new security features of Vista, but they will learn how to safely integrate Vista with their existing wired and wireless network infrastructure and safely deploy with their existing applications and databases. The book begins with a discussion of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Initiative and Vista's development cycle, which was like none other in Microsoft's history. Expert authors will separate the hype from the reality of Vista's preparedness to withstand the 24 x 7 attacks it will face from malicious attackers as the world's #1 desktop operating system. - Microsoft Windows operating systems run more than 90% of the desktop PCs in the world and Vista is the first major Windows release in more than 5 years - This is currently the only book on Windows Vista Security