The Art of Deception (edit title)

Timothy Gray approved Ulrich’s request to change the title of The Art of Deception Saturday, November 7 2009.

Ulrich changed the title of The Art of Deception Friday, November 6 2009.

Ulrich edited the books like this book of The Art of Deception Saturday, October 3 2009.

• Added The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders & Deceivers
• Added Hacking: The Art of Exploitation

AndrewTheLott edited the contributors of The Art of Deception Sunday, August 9 2009.

• reordered the contributors.
• Edited a contributor: Kevin D. Mitnick: (Primary NoneAuthor)
• Edited a contributor: William L. Simon: (Primary AuthorContributor)
• Added a contributor: Steve Wozniak: (Foreword)

Shelfari edited the description of The Art of Deception Sunday, August 2 2009.

• The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief." Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.

Shelfari edited the contributors of The Art of Deception Friday, July 24 2009.

• Added a contributor: William L. Simon: (Primary Author)
• Added a contributor: Kevin D. Mitnick: (Primary None)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of The Art of Deception Thursday, July 16 2009.

• a company may have purchased the best security technologies that money can buy, trained their people so well that they lock up all their secrets before going home at night, and hired building guards from the best security firm in the business.