Chapter 2. Attackers and Vulnerabilities

Chapter 2. Attackers and Vulnerabilities

2.1. A Quick History of Hackers
2.1.1. Shades of Grey
2.2. Threats to Network Security
2.2.1. Insecure Architectures
2.3. Threats to Server Security
2.3.1. Unused Services and Open Ports
2.3.2. Unpatched Services
2.3.3. Inattentive Administration
2.3.4. Inherently Insecure Services
2.4. Threats to Workstation and Home PC Security
2.4.1. Bad Passwords
2.4.2. Vulnerable Client Applications

To plan and implement a good security strategy, first be aware of some of the issues which determined, motivated attackers exploit to compromise systems. But before detailing these issues, the terminology used when identifying an attacker must be defined.