Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fourth Edition

Practice the Computer Security Skills You Need to Succeed!

40+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies

Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically

Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results

Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary

Labs can be performed on a Windows, Linux, or Mac platform with the use of virtual machines

In this Lab Manual, you'll practice

Configuring workstation network connectivity

Analyzing network communication

Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols

Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools

Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks

Combatting Trojans, man-in-the-middle attacks, and steganography

Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls

Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), certificates, SSL, and IPsec

Preparing for and detecting attacks

Backing up and restoring data

Handling digital forensics and incident response

Instructor resources available:

This lab manual supplements the textbook Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition , which is available separately

Virtual machine files

Solutions to the labs are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors