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Get up and running with the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchain Key Features Learn quick, effective, and easy ways to master blockchain and Bitcoin Understand the impact of decentralization and discover ways to tackle it Explore the future of Bitcoin and blockchain and implement them in a business network Book Description Blockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. Blockchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain is the perfect entry point to the world of decentralized databases. This book will take you on a journey through the blockchain database, followed by advanced implementations of the blockchain concept. You will learn about Bitcoin basics and their technical operations. As you make your way through the book, you will gain insight into this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. You will also cover the technical foundation of blockchain and understand the fundamentals of cryptography and how they keep data secure. In the concluding chapters, you'll get to grips with the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies. By the end of this book, you will have learned about decentralized digital money, advanced blockchain concepts, and Bitcoin and blockchain security. What you will learn Understand the concept of decentralization, its impact, its relationship with blockchain technology and its pros and cons Learn blockchain and Bitcoin architectures and security Explore Bitcoin and blockchain security Implement blockchain technology and its features commercially Understand why consensus protocols are critical in blockchain Get a grip on the future of blockchain Who this book is for Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain is for anyone who wants to quickly understand and expand their knowledge of how blockchain and Bitcoin work and how they are applied commercially. No prior knowledge of blockchain and Bitcoin is required.
Install, Configure and Setup different connections with pfSense Key Features Build firewall and routing solutions with PfSense. Learn how to create captive portals, how to connect Pfsense to your https environment and so on. Practical approach towards building firewall solutions for your organization Book Description As computer networks become ubiquitous, it has become increasingly important to both secure and optimize our networks. pfSense, an open-source router/firewall, provides an easy, cost-effective way of achieving this – and this book explains how to install and configure pfSense in such a way that even a networking beginner can successfully deploy and use pfSense. This book begins by covering networking fundamentals, deployment scenarios, and hardware sizing guidelines, as well as how to install pfSense. The book then covers configuration of basic services such as DHCP, DNS, and captive portal and VLAN configuration. Careful consideration is given to the core firewall functionality of pfSense, and how to set up firewall rules and traffic shaping. Finally, the book covers the basics of VPNs, multi-WAN setups, routing and bridging, and how to perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on a network. What you will learn Install pfSense Configure additional interfaces, and enable and configure DHCP Understand Captive portal Understand firewalls and NAT, and traffic shaping Learn in detail about VPNs Understand Multi-WAN Learn about routing and bridging in detail Understand the basics of diagnostics and troubleshooting networks Who this book is for This book is towards any network security professionals who want to get introduced to the world of firewalls and network configurations using Pfsense. No knowledge of PfSense is required
Design, develop, and deploy innovative forensic solutions using Python Key Features Discover how to develop Python scripts for effective digital forensic analysis Master the skills of parsing complex data structures with Python libraries Solve forensic challenges through the development of practical Python scripts Book Description Digital forensics plays an integral role in solving complex cybercrimes and helping organizations make sense of cybersecurity incidents. This second edition of Learning Python for Forensics illustrates how Python can be used to support these digital investigations and permits the examiner to automate the parsing of forensic artifacts to spend more time examining actionable data. The second edition of Learning Python for Forensics will illustrate how to develop Python scripts using an iterative design. Further, it demonstrates how to leverage the various built-in and community-sourced forensics scripts and libraries available for Python today. This book will help strengthen your analysis skills and efficiency as you creatively solve real-world problems through instruction-based tutorials. By the end of this book, you will build a collection of Python scripts capable of investigating an array of forensic artifacts and master the skills of extracting metadata and parsing complex data structures into actionable reports. Most importantly, you will have developed a foundation upon which to build as you continue to learn Python and enhance your efficacy as an investigator. What you will learn Learn how to develop Python scripts to solve complex forensic problems Build scripts using an iterative design Design code to accommodate present and future hurdles Leverage built-in and community-sourced libraries Understand the best practices in forensic programming Learn how to transform raw data into customized reports and visualizations Create forensic frameworks to automate analysis of multiple forensic artifacts Conduct effective and efficient investigations through programmatic processing Who this book is for If you are a forensics student, hobbyist, or professional seeking to increase your understanding in forensics through the use of a programming language, then Learning Python for Forensics is for you. You are not required to have previous experience in programming to learn and master the content within this book. This material, created by forensic professionals, was written with a unique perspective and understanding for examiners who wish to learn programming.
Practical and actionable recipes for using shell and command-line scripting on your Linux OS with confidenceKey FeaturesLearn how to use the command line and write and debug Linux Shell scriptsAutomate complex repetitive tasks and backups, and learn networking and securityA practical approach to system administration, and virtual machine and software managementBook DescriptionLinux Command Line and Shell Scripting Techniques begins by taking you through the basics of the shell and command-line utilities. You'll start by exploring shell commands for file, directory, service, package, and process management. Next, you'll learn about networking - network, firewall and DNS client configuration, ssh, scp, rsync, and vsftpd, as well as some network troubleshooting tools.You'll also focus on using the command line to find and manipulate text content, via commands such as cut, egrep, and sed. As you progress, you'll learn how to use shell scripting. You'll understand the basics - input and output, along with various programming concepts such as loops, variables, arguments, functions, and arrays. Later, you'll learn about shell script interaction and troubleshooting, before covering a wide range of examples of complete shell scripts, varying from network and firewall configuration, through to backup and concepts for creating live environments. This includes examples of performing scripted virtual machine installation and administration, LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack provisioning and bulk user creation for testing environments. By the end of this Linux book, you'll have gained the knowledge and confidence you need to use shell and command-line scripts.What you will learnGet an introduction to the command line, text editors, and shell scriptingFocus on regular expressions, file handling, and automating complex tasksAutomate common administrative tasksBecome well-versed with networking and system security scriptingGet to grips with repository management and network-based file synchronizationUse loops, arguments, functions, and arrays for task automationWho this book is forThis book is for anyone looking to learn about Linux administration via CLI and scripting. Those with no Linux command-line interface (CLI) experience will benefit from it by learning from scratch. More experienced Linux administrators or engineers will also find this book useful, as it will help them organize their knowledge, fill in any gaps, and work efficiently with shell scripts to increase productivity.
Discover expert techniques for combining machine learning with the analytic capabilities of Elastic Stack and uncover actionable insights from your dataKey FeaturesIntegrate machine learning with distributed search and analyticsPreprocess and analyze large volumes of search data effortlesslyOperationalize machine learning in a scalable, production-worthy wayBook DescriptionElastic Stack, previously known as the ELK stack, is a log analysis solution that helps users ingest, process, and analyze search data effectively. With the addition of machine learning, a key commercial feature, the Elastic Stack makes this process even more efficient. This updated second edition of Machine Learning with the Elastic Stack provides a comprehensive overview of Elastic Stack's machine learning features for both time series data analysis as well as for classification, regression, and outlier detection. The book starts by explaining machine learning concepts in an intuitive way. You'll then perform time series analysis on different types of data, such as log files, network flows, application metrics, and financial data. As you progress through the chapters, you'll deploy machine learning within Elastic Stack for logging, security, and metrics. Finally, you'll discover how data frame analysis opens up a whole new set of use cases that machine learning can help you with. By the end of this Elastic Stack book, you'll have hands-on machine learning and Elastic Stack experience, along with the knowledge you need to incorporate machine learning in your distributed search and data analysis platform.What you will learnFind out how to enable the ML commercial feature in the Elastic StackUnderstand how Elastic machine learning is used to detect different types of anomalies and make predictionsApply effective anomaly detection to IT operations, security analytics, and other use casesUtilize the results of Elastic ML in custom views, dashboards, and proactive alertingTrain and deploy supervised machine learning models for real-time inferenceDiscover various tips and tricks to get the most out of Elastic machine learningWho this book is forIf you're a data professional looking to gain insights into Elasticsearch data without having to rely on a machine learning specialist or custom development, then this Elastic Stack machine learning book is for you. You'll also find this book useful if you want to integrate machine learning with your observability, security, and analytics applications. Working knowledge of the Elastic Stack is needed to get the most out of this book.
Analyze malicious samples, write reports, and use industry-standard methodologies to confidently triage and analyze adversarial software and malwareKey FeaturesInvestigate, detect, and respond to various types of malware threatUnderstand how to use what you've learned as an analyst to produce actionable IOCs and reportingExplore complete solutions, detailed walkthroughs, and case studies of real-world malware samplesBook DescriptionMalicious software poses a threat to every enterprise globally. Its growth is costing businesses millions of dollars due to currency theft as a result of ransomware and lost productivity. With this book, you'll learn how to quickly triage, identify, attribute, and remediate threats using proven analysis techniques. Malware Analysis Techniques begins with an overview of the nature of malware, the current threat landscape, and its impact on businesses. Once you've covered the basics of malware, you'll move on to discover more about the technical nature of malicious software, including static characteristics and dynamic attack methods within the MITRE ATT&CK framework. You'll also find out how to perform practical malware analysis by applying all that you've learned to attribute the malware to a specific threat and weaponize the adversary's indicators of compromise (IOCs) and methodology against them to prevent them from attacking. Finally, you'll get to grips with common tooling utilized by professional malware analysts and understand the basics of reverse engineering with the NSA's Ghidra platform. By the end of this malware analysis book, you'll be able to perform in-depth static and dynamic analysis and automate key tasks for improved defense against attacks.What you will learnDiscover how to maintain a safe analysis environment for malware samplesGet to grips with static and dynamic analysis techniques for collecting IOCsReverse-engineer and debug malware to understand its purposeDevelop a well-polished workflow for malware analysisUnderstand when and where to implement automation to react quickly to threatsPerform malware analysis tasks such as code analysis and API inspectionWho this book is forThis book is for incident response professionals, malware analysts, and researchers who want to sharpen their skillset or are looking for a reference for common static and dynamic analysis techniques. Beginners will also find this book useful to get started with learning about malware analysis. Basic knowledge of command-line interfaces, familiarity with Windows and Unix-like filesystems and registries, and experience in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Ruby will assist with understanding the concepts covered.
Master Python scripting to build a network and perform security operations Key Features Learn to handle cyber attacks with modern Python scripting Discover various Python libraries for building and securing your network Understand Python packages and libraries to secure your network infrastructure Book Description It's becoming more and more apparent that security is a critical aspect of IT infrastructure. A data breach is a major security incident, usually carried out by just hacking a simple network line. Increasing your network's security helps step up your defenses against cyber attacks. Meanwhile, Python is being used for increasingly advanced tasks, with the latest update introducing many new packages. This book focuses on leveraging these updated packages to build a secure network with the help of Python scripting. This book covers topics from building a network to the different procedures you need to follow to secure it. You'll first be introduced to different packages and libraries, before moving on to different ways to build a network with the help of Python scripting. Later, you will learn how to check a network's vulnerability using Python security scripting, and understand how to check vulnerabilities in your network. As you progress through the chapters, you will also learn how to achieve endpoint protection by leveraging Python packages along with writing forensic scripts. By the end of this book, you will be able to get the most out of the Python language to build secure and robust networks that are resilient to attacks. What you will learn Develop Python scripts for automating security and pentesting tasks Discover the Python standard library's main modules used for performing security-related tasks Automate analytical tasks and the extraction of information from servers Explore processes for detecting and exploiting vulnerabilities in servers Use network software for Python programming Perform server scripting and port scanning with Python Identify vulnerabilities in web applications with Python Use Python to extract metadata and forensics Who this book is for This book is ideal for network engineers, system administrators, or any security professional looking at tackling networking and security challenges. Programmers with some prior experience in Python will get the most out of this book. Some basic understanding of general programming structures and Python is required.
Tackle security and networking issues using Python libraries such as Nmap, requests, asyncio, and scapyKey FeaturesEnhance your Python programming skills in securing systems and executing networking tasksExplore Python scripts to debug and secure complex networksLearn to avoid common cyber events with modern Python scriptingBook DescriptionIt's now more apparent than ever that security is a critical aspect of IT infrastructure, and that devastating data breaches can occur from simple network line hacks. As shown in this book, combining the latest version of Python with an increased focus on network security can help you to level up your defenses against cyber attacks and cyber threats. Python is being used for increasingly advanced tasks, with the latest update introducing new libraries and packages featured in the Python 3.7.4 recommended version. Moreover, most scripts are compatible with the latest versions of Python and can also be executed in a virtual environment. This book will guide you through using these updated packages to build a secure network with the help of Python scripting. You'll cover a range of topics, from building a network to the procedures you need to follow to secure it. Starting by exploring different packages and libraries, you'll learn about various ways to build a network and connect with the Tor network through Python scripting. You will also learn how to assess a network's vulnerabilities using Python security scripting. Later, you'll learn how to achieve endpoint protection by leveraging Python packages, along with writing forensic scripts. By the end of this Python book, you'll be able to use Python to build secure apps using cryptography and steganography techniques.What you will learnCreate scripts in Python to automate security and pentesting tasksExplore Python programming tools that are used in network security processesAutomate tasks such as analyzing and extracting information from serversUnderstand how to detect server vulnerabilities and analyze security modulesDiscover ways to connect to and get information from the Tor networkFocus on how to extract information with Python forensics toolsWho this book is forThis Python network security book is for network engineers, system administrators, or any security professional looking to overcome networking and security challenges. You will also find this book useful if you're a programmer with prior experience in Python. A basic understanding of general programming structures and the Python programming language is required before getting started.
Implement reverse engineering techniques to analyze software, exploit software targets, and defend against security threats like malware and viruses. Key Features Analyze and improvise software and hardware with real-world examples Learn advanced debugging and patching techniques with tools such as IDA Pro, x86dbg, and Radare2. Explore modern security techniques to identify, exploit, and avoid cyber threats Book Description If you want to analyze software in order to exploit its weaknesses and strengthen its defenses, then you should explore reverse engineering. Reverse Engineering is a hackerfriendly tool used to expose security flaws and questionable privacy practices.In this book, you will learn how to analyse software even without having access to its source code or design documents. You will start off by learning the low-level language used to communicate with the computer and then move on to covering reverse engineering techniques. Next, you will explore analysis techniques using real-world tools such as IDA Pro and x86dbg. As you progress through the chapters, you will walk through use cases encountered in reverse engineering, such as encryption and compression, used to obfuscate code, and how to to identify and overcome anti-debugging and anti-analysis tricks. Lastly, you will learn how to analyse other types of files that contain code. By the end of this book, you will have the confidence to perform reverse engineering. What you will learn Learn core reverse engineering Identify and extract malware components Explore the tools used for reverse engineering Run programs under non-native operating systems Understand binary obfuscation techniques Identify and analyze anti-debugging and anti-analysis tricks Who this book is for If you are a security engineer or analyst or a system programmer and want to use reverse engineering to improve your software and hardware, this is the book for you. You will also find this book useful if you are a developer who wants to explore and learn reverse engineering. Having some programming/shell scripting knowledge is an added advantage.
Discover how to implement information protection, data loss prevention, and information governance within Microsoft 365Key FeaturesDesign, implement, and administer Microsoft Information ProtectionImplement data loss prevention to minimize the risk of data exfiltrationUse Information Governance capabilities to ensure that data is stored in your environment for as long as necessaryBook DescriptionCloud technologies have massively increased the amount of data being produced and the places in which this data is stored. Without proper planning and discipline in configuring information protection for your data, you may be compromising information and regulatory compliance.Microsoft Information Protection Administrator SC-400 Certification Guide begins with an overview of the SC-400 exam, and then enables you to envision, implement, and administer the Information Protection suite offered by Microsoft. The book also provides you with hands-on labs, along with the theory of creating policies and rules for content classification, data loss prevention, governance, and protection. Toward the end, you'll be able to take mock tests to help you prepare effectively for the exam.By the end of this Microsoft book, you'll have covered everything needed to pass the SC-400 certification exam, and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide.What you will learnUnderstand core exam objectives to pass the SC-400 exam with easeFind out how to create and manage sensitive information types for different types of dataCreate and manage policies and learn how to apply these to Microsoft 365 SaaS applicationsBroaden your knowledge of data protection on M365Discover how to configure and manage the protection of your data in M365Monitor activity regarding data access in M365Understand and implement Data Governance in M365Who this book is forIf you are a compliance administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, or Information Protection Administrator who wants to improve their knowledge of Microsoft Security & Compliance services, then this book is for you. This book is also ideal for anyone looking to achieve the SC-400 Information Protection Associate Administrator certification.