SIL765: Network & System Security : Readings

Overview

Buffer Overflows, Integer Overflows, formatstring vulnerabilties, other libc bugs [PDF]

Heap Spraying / Stack Spraying Attacks [PDF]

Defenses against well-known attacks (buffer overflows, etc.) [PDF]

Testing for security via fuzzing

Access Control and Protection [PDF]

Security problems in network protocols: TCP, DNS, SMTP, and routing [PDF]

Network defense tools: Firewalls, VPNs, Intrusion Detection, and filters [PDF]

Network security testing [PDF]

Smart Phones

Web site security [PDF]

References