The Bottom Line
This is an excellent course for beginners to learn their way around some of the tools and utilities for network security. The video course provides a nice alternative to reading yet another book.
Pros
- Excellent video course on network security
- Step-by-step instructions for Windows and Linux
- Tools provided to get you on your way
Cons
- Video format is RealVideo format only
- Needs a Part 2 that goes into more detail
Description
- Combination of talking-head video, slideshow presentation and video capture of actual screen shots
- Walks through setting up "lab" environment and then experimenting with tools on lab PC's
- Includes suite of hacker / security tools for both Windows and Linux platforms on CD
- Requires RealOne Player (freely available) because video presentation is in RealVideo format
- Good program to use in combination with Ed Skoudis' book: Counter Hack
- Mainly for beginners but may even provide some new tricks to seasoned gurus
Guide Review - Product Review: Hack-Counter Hack Training Course
There are TONS of books out there on the subject of hacking- hacking tools, tricks, utilities and how to defend yourself against them. In fact, the creator of this CD video training course, Ed Skoudis, is the author of one of them- Counter Hack. The books contain great information, but some people don't learn as well just reading books. This course provides lessons on basic hacking techniques and network security to defend against them. Using talking-head video combined with slideshow presentations and video screen shots of the actual steps involved the course gives you a good overview of the subject matter. Tools are included for both Windows and Linux. Great to use in conjunction with a book like Counter Hack for hands-on experience.
