The Bottom Line
The bottomline for Inside Internet Security: What Hackers Don't Want You to Know is that it is a good introductory book to the concepts of information security, but the information is dated now
Pros
- Good security fundamentals in plain English
- Real world examples of security scenarios
- Checklists to help secure your network
Cons
- Good book, but a lot has changed since 2000
Description
- Easy to read and not too long- great way to learn the basics quickly
- Comprehensive information on various aspects of security from firewalls to passwords to viruses
- Book was published in 2000, but most of the information is timeless and still valuable
Guide Review - Book Review: Inside Internet Security
Jeff Crume brings almost two decades of experience to writing Inside Internet Security: What Hackers Don't Want You to Know. I like the style of the book- it is written in plain English that is fairly easy to get through. The book introduces many of the fundamentals of information security in a format a reader can get through pretty quickly. I recommend this book as a good introduction for anyone trying to become familiar with the concepts and pitfalls of information security. While the information is dated at this point- having been published in 2000- this book still provides a good foundation on the core concepts. If it were a more recent book I may have awarded 4 or 4.5 stars, but felt that 3.5 was accurate given its age.