Stay one step ahead of even the most cunning hackers with help from this invaluable resource. Through proper use and configuration of key security tools, you'll be able to investigate and resolve existing problems with your network infrastructure with precision and a minimum of fuss. Written by experienced security professionals, this resource provides you with comprehensive coverage of the most important and up-to-date security tools in use today, explains their function, and shows you how to use each tool effectively through in-depth implementation and examples and case studies. Learn to detect and prevent system misconfigurations and Web server hacks, plus discover best practices for protecting both large and small networks. Organized by category concerned with network security.