Tools for the attacker, tools for the defender
Like any good tools, network analysis programs can be used for either good or evil. During his weeklong SANS course on in-depth Web application training, Intelguardians consultant Kevin Johnson demonstrated and discussed some of the tools commonly used by both attackers and by Web application penetration testers. These are the tools attackers can gain entry to your system, so you should know know what they are, and what they can do. They are also essential for network security auditing. Most are available for free.
+ The new weakest links: “Web apps are rife with small vulnerabilities that can open the door to big trouble. Thinking like a hacker can help you find them.”
+ Sniffing out passwords on Web sites
+ Watch what you say about yourself
Source: Government Computer News
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