Internet Security A Hands-on Approach
Internet Security A Hands-on Approach by Wenliang Du, published in 2022, is the third edition of a comprehensive resource that teaches internet security principles through practical activities. This edition spans 702 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience. The book distinguishes itself by enabling readers to engage directly with security concepts, allowing them to experiment and apply their knowledge rather than simply reading about it.
Readers will find a variety of topics covered, including attacks on TCP/IP and DNS protocols, packet sniffing, and cryptography. The hands-on activities are based on the author’s SEED Labs, which have been utilized by over 1,000 institutions globally. This approach not only enhances understanding but also equips readers with practical skills in network security and internet safety.
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Teaching Internet security principles via hands-on activities
Unique among computer security texts, this book, in its third edition, builds
on the author’s long tradition of teaching complex subjects through a hands-on
approach. For each security principle, the book uses a series of hands-on
activities to help explain the principle. Readers can “touch”, play with, and
experiment with the principle, instead of just reading about it. The hands-on
activities are based on the author’s widely adopted SEED Labs, which have been
used by over 1000 institutes worldwide. The author has also published online
courses on Udemy based on this book.
Topics covered in the book
– Attacks on TCP/IP and DNS protocols
– Packet sniffing and spoofing
– Firewall and Virtual Private Network (VPN)
– Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and attacks
– Attacks on web applications, countermeasures
– Cryptography and attacks on algorithms and protocols
– Public Key Infrastructure and Transport Layer Security
– Bitcoin and Blockchain
– Common hacking and defense mechanisms
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