System hacking is the way hackers get access to individual computers on a network. Ethical hackers learn system hacking to detect, prevent, and counter these types of attacks. This course explains the main methods of system hacking-password cracking, privilege escalation, spyware installation, and keylogging-and the countermeasures IT security professionals can take to fight these attacks. Security expert Lisa Bock also covers steganography, spyware on a cell phone, and tactics for hiding files and tools.

Topics include:

Acquiring passwords
Generating rainbow tables
Understanding where passwords are stored
Defending against privilege escalation
Understanding spyware
Protecting against keylogging
Detecting steganography
How hackers cover their tracks