Through the Eyes of a Hacker. Networks Through the Eyes of a Hacker

The book addresses issues of computer network security. It provides practical recommendations for conducting penetration tests of Cisco networks, useful information about the DTP protocol from Cisco Systems, and a detailed guide to penetration testing at the data link layer of the network, testing security and protecting MikroTik devices. It discusses methods of conducting penetration tests with minimal damage to the network infrastructure. Tips are given for effectively using Kali Linux tools during penetration testing, and the use of virtual machines for post-exploitation of systems is explained. Recommendations for protecting network infrastructure from hacker attacks are described. Practical examples demonstrate penetration testing techniques for both the attacking and defending sides. The electronic archive on the publisher's website contains color illustrations for the book.