Asia Pacific University Library catalogue


Mann, Ian.

Hacking the human : social engineering techniques and security countermeasures / Ian Mann. - Aldershot, England ; Burlington, VT : Gower, c2008. - vii, 254 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-245) and index.

What is social engineering? -- Understanding your risks -- People, your weakest link -- Limitations to current security thinking -- Trust me -- Reading a person -- Subconscious mind -- Parent, adult, child -- Vulnerability mapping -- Protection systems -- Awareness and training -- Testing.

9780566087738 (hbk.)

2008019977


Social engineering.
Social systems--Planning.

HM668 / .M36 2008

005.8 / MAN 2008