Book Reviews
Honeypots: Tracking Hackers
Originally Posted: Linux Security
Knowing essentially nothing about honeypots and the honeynet project going into this book, I thought I was going to have some difficulty grasping the concepts. Even worse, I thought I was going to have to do some extra reading to understand the book. I was nothing short of completely incorrect.
Tracking Hackers by Lance Spitzner is fantastically written. The
detailed definitions and descriptions make it a great book even for the
honeypot novice to understand. It grabs your attention right from the
very beginning, holds it to the end and leaves you wanting more.
How To Break Web Software
Originally Posted: Linux Security
With a tool so widely used by so many different types of people like the
World Wide Web, it is necessary for everyone to understand as many aspects as
possible about its functionality. From web designers to web developers to web
users, this is a must read. Security is a job for everyone and How To
Break Web Software by Mike Andrews and James A. Whittaker is written for
everyone to understand.
Linux Security Cookbook
Originally Posted: Linux Security
There are rarely straightforward solutions to real world issues, especially in the field of security. The Linux Security Cookbook is an essential tool to help solve those real world problems.
By covering situations that apply to everyone from the seasoned Systems Administrator to the security curious home user, the Linux Security Cookbook distinguishes itself as an indispensible reference for security oriented individuals.
Configuring IPCop Firewalls: Closing Borders with Open Source
Originally Posted: Linux Security
IPCop is a tool that can be deployed in almost any place within a network
and serve a functional purpose. It has an intuitive easy to use interface that
is great for users of any level. And the fact that no prior Linux or IPCop
knowledge is required is just another bonus.
The TCP/IP Guide
Originally Posted: Linux Security
To be a comprehensive source of information is something that any and every
author attempts to be in their works. While writing The TCP/IP Guide: A
Comprehensive, Illustrated Internet Protocols Reference, Charles Kozierok
nothing short of comprehensive. In this 1616 page, 88 chapter reference of
the TCP/IP protocol set, all the important topics are covered.
Normally, when I review books, I give a little bit of information on each
chapter. In this case, that would be a little drastic and cause an extremely
long review.
With a tool so widely used by so many different types of people like the World Wide Web, it is necessary for everyone to understand as many aspects as possible about its functionality. From web designers to web developers to web users, this is a must read. Security is a job for everyone and How To Break Web Software by Mike Andrews and James A. Whittaker is written for everyone to understand.
Linux Security Cookbook
Originally Posted: Linux Security
There are rarely straightforward solutions to real world issues, especially in the field of security. The Linux Security Cookbook is an essential tool to help solve those real world problems.
By covering situations that apply to everyone from the seasoned Systems Administrator to the security curious home user, the Linux Security Cookbook distinguishes itself as an indispensible reference for security oriented individuals.
Configuring IPCop Firewalls: Closing Borders with Open Source
Originally Posted: Linux Security
IPCop is a tool that can be deployed in almost any place within a network
and serve a functional purpose. It has an intuitive easy to use interface that
is great for users of any level. And the fact that no prior Linux or IPCop
knowledge is required is just another bonus.
The TCP/IP Guide
Originally Posted: Linux Security
To be a comprehensive source of information is something that any and every
author attempts to be in their works. While writing The TCP/IP Guide: A
Comprehensive, Illustrated Internet Protocols Reference, Charles Kozierok
nothing short of comprehensive. In this 1616 page, 88 chapter reference of
the TCP/IP protocol set, all the important topics are covered.
Normally, when I review books, I give a little bit of information on each
chapter. In this case, that would be a little drastic and cause an extremely
long review.
IPCop is a tool that can be deployed in almost any place within a network and serve a functional purpose. It has an intuitive easy to use interface that is great for users of any level. And the fact that no prior Linux or IPCop knowledge is required is just another bonus.