Maximum Linux Security: A Hacker's Guide to Protecting Your Linux Server and Network |
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Pages: 743 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0672316706
Pub: Sams
Pub date: 1999-11-12
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 352484
Editorial Review:
As we've all become well aware lately, every complex system has flaws. When the complex system is a computer operating system, such as Linux, or a piece of software running under it, those flaws can provide black-hat hackers with the access they need to steal your data, damage your system, or use your computing resources as a base for attacking other computers. Maximum Linux Security reveals security holes in Linux and does so explicitly. You can follow instructions in this book and break into unsecured Linux machines in a variety of ways. The newest edition of this book includes newer information about Linux security exploits and updated links to information and tools.
The anonymous author of this book has done a fine job of recognising that his readers, despite the fact that they're probably pretty accomplished power users just because they're messing around with Linux, aren't really experienced with Linux or with computer security. He's careful to explain his subjects carefully. For example, he goes to considerable effort to explain how to set up user accounts properly (with emphasis on preventing obvious security holes), in addition to documenting offensive and defensive weapons like SAINT and Crack. Most entries on software include URL references to the latest versions, as well as cross-references to related programs. --David Wall
Topics covered: Good Linux security practice, as well as specific malicious software packages and ways to defend against them.
Reader Reviews:
outdated by progress, but still a good starting point (1/1 people found this helpful)
This was one of my first linux security books and i have found it to be my most refered to by a long way, however it is now pretty dated as it is over three years old (when 2.2 kernel and ipchains were new). If you are considering purchasing this book i would sugest you look at the updated second editon, however you cant realy go wrong with this book as it will give you and excelent grounding in the priciples of securing you linux workstation/server and with a little web research you should be able to apply these ideas to the lateest versions of the software.
Excellent tool for Systems Administrators (9/9 people found this helpful)
I bought the first copy of this from Amazon some time ago, and lately got the second as a gift. The first volume covered most of the topics you would need to know about in a security context, and the second expands this with better links to updated information (such as new information about crypto tools and white papers on encryption).
The book assumes previous, and quite indepth, knowledge of the Linux OS and if the sys admin has such knowledge this will do nothing but build on that. If you need to be able to crack your network so that you can learn how to defend it, this book is the best on the market in my opinion. Well written, instructive, good examples, sample code, links to knowledge on the web topically arranged make this a very good tome on network security by an above average writer.
Buy it, and know that you are protecting valuable data.
Excellent starting point in linux security. (0/0 people found this helpful)
This book is written very precise, and is a valuable reference guide to every topic covered in it. It brings you up to speed with everything you need, and want to know about linux related security matters. Why only 4 stars, when it is so valuable? Well, for one and only reason: the successor is due to come out some time this year, and it will certainly provide more up-to date information. I can only recommend this book to anyone interested in security, for private or business purposes. Excellent.
Excellent addition to my Linux book collection (0/0 people found this helpful)
Just the right amount of fluff at the front of the book then straight onto the interesting bits. Aimed more at the expert than the begineer but an essential addition none the less.
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