April 7th, 2009
IT Dojo: Master the five phases of a successful network penetration [video]
Understanding how an enemy can penetrate your defenses is critical to effectively protecting your network. In this video, Bill Detwiler goes over the five phases of successful network penetration:
- Reconnaissance
- Scanning
- Gaining Access
- Maintaining Access
- Covering Tracks
He also provides tips for defending against each type of attack.
You can also read Tom Olzak’s article, “The five phases of a successful network penetration,” on which this video is based.
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