Product Review

Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Second Edition ((ISC)2 Press)

The urgency for a global standard of excellence for those who protect the networked world has never been greater. (ISC)2 created the information security industry’s first and only CBK®, a global compendium of information security topics. Continually updated to incorporate rapidly changing technologies and threats, the CBK continues to serve as the basis for (ISC)2′s [...]


Network Security Architectures (Networking Technology)

This is the eBook version of the printed book.Expert guidance on designing secure networks Understand security best practices and how to take advantage of the networking gear you already have Review designs for campus, edge, and teleworker networks of varying sizes Learn design considerations for device hardening, Layer 2 and Layer 3 security issues, denial [...]


SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide

A comprehensive exam guide to SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner certificationSSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide offers complete coverage of the SSCP certification from ISC(2), considered the first step to CISSP certification for IT security professionals. Expert discussion sidebars convey in-depth information. Tip, Caution, and Note icons highlight key topics. End-of-chapter quizzes test [...]


Snort IDS and IPS Toolkit (Jay Beale’s Open Source Security)

This all new book covering the brand new Snort version 2.6 from members of the Snort developers team. This fully integrated book, CD, and Web toolkit covers everything from packet inspection to optimizing Snort for speed to using the most advanced features of Snort to defend even the largest and most congested enterprise networks. Leading [...]


The Truth About Identity Theft

Pr>The Truth About Identity Theft “This book will open your eyes, scare you smart, and make you think twice. Identity theft can happen to you and this book is a must read. Jim Stickley tells you why and how you need to protect yourself.” Matt Lauer, Anchor, TODAY Show “Nowadays, identity theft is an all-too-common [...]


The PC Security Handbook – Part 1 (PC Plus Presents…)

The latest and smartest anti-virus software is essential. That’s a given. You’d be mad to venture out onto the internet with out it, a firewall and all the rest. We’re of the belief you shouldn’t leave your security to software alone though. To be truly secure you need to understand how hackers and thieves operate, [...]


Beyond Facebook Rape : The All New “Help Me Hack Facebook” Craze

Have you ever heard of Facebook Rape (Frape) where someone gets access to your Facebook account and posts embarrasing things on your wall as though it’s from you and then uses your whole account without your permission? If you have, then you’ll know how irritating and annoying this can be. If not this may be [...]


Chained Exploits: Advanced Hacking Attacks from Start to Finish

The complete guide to today’s hard-to-defend chained attacks: performing them and preventing them   Nowadays, it’s rare for malicious hackers to rely on just one exploit or tool; instead, they use “chained” exploits that integrate multiple forms of attack to achieve their goals. Chained exploits are far more complex and far more difficult to defend. [...]


Introduction to Cryptography with Coding Theory (2nd Edition)

With its conversational tone and practical focus, this text mixes applied and theoretical aspects for a solid introduction to cryptography and security, including the latest significant advancements in the field. Assumes a minimal background. The level of math sophistication is equivalent to a course in linear algebra. Presents applications and protocols where cryptographic primitives are [...]


Millionaire Hackers: How Cybercrime Works (PC Plus Presents)

There was a time of innocence. Back then hackers were motivated by a desire to explore computer systems. They wanted simply to learn about how the machines and their networks worked. Times changed and hackers became glory-seeking vandals. Now their motivations have changed again. Today they’re driven by one desire alone: to make money. Millionaire Hackers: [...]