Book Review: SQL Server Security
The authors of this book are respected experts in the information security field- especially relating to SQL Server. This book provides a wealth of knowledge on how to protect your SQL Server systems. Book Review: E-Mail Virus Protection Handbook
Email is one of the most common attack vectors for viruses. This book provides a wonderful overview of different methods of attack and plenty of ways for you to protect your email. Highly recommended Book Review: Hiding In Plain Sight
This is an excellent book for those new to or just becoming acquainted with steganography. It introduces the concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand way and includes tools and source code. Book Review: Have You Locked The Castle Gate?
This book provides an introductory overview to the various aspects of computer security. Valuable information for all to know in terms that most can understand. Book Review: Web Site Privacy With P3P
Web Site Privacy with P3P is a great introduction to the Platform for Privacy Preferences Project (P3P) written by experts who have helped shape the policy. XML code definition is included as well. Book Review: Security+ Certification for Dummies
Security+ Certification for Dummies is a good book to go over the week before testing and the CDROM can help you do last minute cramming. Don't try to take the exam based only on this book though. Book Review: Counter Hack
Ed Skoudis has written one of the best books of this genre. Having been originally published in 2001 some of the information is slightly dated, but I would definitely recommend this book. Book Review: Secure Coding Principles and Practices
New vulnerabilities are constantly discovered in existing software. This book is short and non-technical and should be read by programmers and just about anyone else involved in IT as well. Book Review: Writing Information Security Policies
Some think that policies are only for Fortune 500 corporations. This book will help to show why all businesses should have a well thought out infosec policy and help ask the questions to define it. Book Review: Intrusion Detection With Snort
This book is an excellent source for someone looking to implement an intrusion detection system. Additionally, it shows you how to use other open source products to make your IDS even more valuable. Product Review: eBlaster 3.0
eBlaster software performed as advertised once I approved it in my firewall software. The reports I received were delivered on schedule and contained every imaginable piece of information. Book Review: Implementing Biometric Security
This book is an excellent introduction to the topic of biometric security. If you are considering using biometrics for authentication in your business I highly recommend reading this book first. Book Review: Hacking Exposed-4th Edition
Hacking Exposed is a must read for anyone in security. This 4th Edition is no different. It contains new information and updates that even those who have the 3rd Edition should learn as well. Book Review: Know Your Enemy
This book provides valuable information. However, some of the stuff is repetitive and there are 100 or so pages of IRC chat transcript that provide no real value. Overall, a good book worth reading. Book Review: Security+ Prep Guide
Security+ is a widely accepted certification for information security. For those looking to enter the field Security+ is a good start and this book is a great resource to help you pass the test. Book Review: Practical Cryptography
If you want an overview of the current state and future of cryptography this book may be for you. If you are looking for algorithms and detail needed to develop cryptography this book won't do it. Book Review: Incident Response
This book should be required reading for anyone tasked with handling security incidents. It covers all aspects of security incident response and includes tools and utilities you can use. Book Review: PKI Security Solutions
This is an excellent book on PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and how to use it to solve compliance issues related to recent laws. It is an excellent source for information about implementing PKI. Book Review: Personal Firewalls
The title implies that the audience is administrators and remote users of business networks. Really, the audience is anyone connected to the Internet because they all have a need for a firewall. Book Review: Hacking Linux Exposed - 2nd Edition
Linux is often touted as "more secure" than Windows by its fans. The truth is that it is just as vulnerable, maybe moreso, if you don't configure it properly to be secure. This book will help you. Book Review: White-Hat Security Arsenal
Aviel Rubin tries to fill a void with this book. White-Hat Security Arsenal attempts to fill the space between hacking theory and security practice. It succeeds fairly well and is a very good book Book Review: Inside Internet Security
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 Book Review: Hacker's Challenge 2
The Hacker's Challenge 2, like its predecessor, is an entertaining and creative way to learn and apply computer incident response and forensic skills. A "whodunnit" for security techies. Book Review: Safe & Secure
The bottomline for Safe and Secure is that it was an excellent book in its time. The fundamentals are still solid and it is well-written, but there are more current books on the subject. Product Review: Hack-Counter Hack Training Course
This is an excellent course for beginners to learn their way around some of the tools and utilities for network security. The video course provides a nice alternative to reading yet another book. | 