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Linux machines serve scores of purposes on networks, but their very integration with networked environments means they're constantly exposed to attack. Read more

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Good introduction
My comment goes out to the first (very old now) edition, 1999. This was the first book I've read about linux security and it's very well written, well organized and cover most importat topics about system security and internet security as well.

Who is this book for?
I'll start off by saying that I am CISSP, CCSP and SANS GSEC certified. I have read a couple of the Maximum Security series books and I'm constantly disappointed. First off the book is about 5 times too long for a novice that is curious about the subject and under informative for a professional. It also seems to cover some "neeto" programs you can use to secure your system. For the amount of pages I thought it would at least delve into some kernel hacking, buffer overflow/underrun protection. The author seems to love to give scare tactic examples of attacks that happened years before the book was published. If someone is reading this book they most likely understand the threat. I don't need to the police to tell me about murders that have gone on in Baltimore to convince me to put locks on my doors. This kind of off subject garbage makes this book even heavier, and not from an information stand point. Published in 2001 it seem that is was out of date then as well. It covers, for the lack of better description, low level hacker tools in a majority of descriptions of tools. For example the "Sniffer" chapter mentions nothing about dsniff a very popular and powerful sniffing utility. I would not recommend this book to a beginner as there is way too much garbage taking you through the installation of basic pieces of software. Never mentioning some different options maybe you should be selecting during the install. There is no need to cut and paste the contents of the INSTALL file from Tripwire, most of the guides for installing are word for word from the programs own install and readme files. I would not recommend this to a professional as well as it does not go into great enough detail about anything unless you don't want to read man files and would rather have it in the form of a 13lbs book. My guess is this book was thrown together poorly with haste and by someone that has little to no experience in network security let alone security on ONE system. To sum this review up, there is nothing in this book that isn't already on google.

A MUST HAVE FOR ANY LINUX USER!!
This is probably not just the best linux book I have ever purchased but one of the best computer books I've purchased period.The book explains things clear and to the point with real examples and many sites you can check out for further information.I've learned a great detail about network security and linux in journal.Thank you Anonymous. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Books: Operating Systems    2. Computer security    3. Computers    4. Computers - Computer Security    5. Linux    6. Operating Systems - Linux    7. Operating Systems - UNIX    8. Security - General   

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Comprehensive. but lacks real examples
This book will give a LOT of information about all kinds of networking protocols, Operating Systems, and hardware from the security standpoint. However, it is way too theoretic. There are vurtually no real life examples, no code listings. This may or may not actually be a drawback, because some poeple do not want code inthe text they are reading. Well, then this book is for beginners. Either way it does not deserve MY five stars.

Packed with quality links to specific information
There is no task more daunting than one that is fundamentally impossible, extensive and yet necessary. Computer security is like that, as the only secure computer is one that is disconnected from all power sources. The moment it is powered up in a mode that allows useful work to be done, it becomes vulnerable. Furthermore, the number of ways it is vulnerable is effectively infinite, meaning that the number is so large and complex, that it is not possible to handle them all. Finally, it is necessary, as the world is full of a large number of people whose sole purpose in life seems to be to cause as much damage and frustration as they possibly can.Therefore, there is no choice but to apply as many security features as possible to all our computer systems. A practitioner's point of view...
Well, I have bought every version of this book since the first and continue to find reasons enclosed to keep it on my bookshelf.I even own Maximum Linux Security.Yep.It's excellent as well.Read more

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Very complete
The author really knows what he's talking about.Very complete book. ... Read more

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Due to lack of originality, this book fails to satisfy
I am a senior engineer for network security operations.I read "Maximum Windows 2000 Security" (MW2S) to learn more about Windows 2000 vulnerabilities.While the philosophy espoused in MW2S is appropriate, the book fails to deliver any original content.If you've read "Windows 2000 Security Handbook" by Cox/Sheldon, and "Hacking Exposed: Windows 2000" by Scambray/McClure, you don't need to read MW2S. Corrections
First, the book is not 900 pages, it is 624.Read more

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