Nmap Network Scanning is the official guide to the Nmap Security Scanner, a free and open source utility used by millions of people for network discovery, administration, and security auditing. From explaining port scanning basics for novices to detailing low-level packet crafting methods used by advanced hackers, this book by Nmap's original author suits all levels of security and networking professionals. The reference guide documents every Nmap feature and option, while the remainder demonstrates how to apply them to quickly solve real-world tasks. Examples and diagrams show actual communication on the wire. Topics include subverting firewalls and intrusion detection systems, optimizing Nmap performance, and automating common networking tasks with the Nmap Scripting Engine.
"This project," said Sergiu Sanielevici, PSC director of scientific applications and user support, who also leads user support and services for the TeraGrid, "exemplifies how powerful systems like Pople can open doors to data-mining and data-centric research in fields not traditionally associated with HPC, such as the social sciences, and make it possible to get answers that would otherwise be impractical or impossible." PSC supported this project through the NSF TeraGrid program, which allocates large-scale computing resources free to researchers at U.S. universities on a peer-review proposal basis.
Cyber expert Marcus Sachs, director of SANS Internet Storm Center and executive director of government affairs for national security policy at Verizon had a few minutes to discuss with The New New Internet the future of cyber security. Sachs emphasizes the difference between what should be done and what will be done in terms of cyber security. Sachs recognizes that there are other, more pressing issues on the Obama Administration policy agenda than cyber security and appreciates the Obama Administration’s collaboration with the private sector in forming the 60-Day Review. Sachs also supports the Obama Administration’s openness to a variety of perspectives and opinions, including the appointment of his friend Jeff Moss to the DHS Advisory Committee.