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  from Tony Bradley, CISSP, your Editor and Guide
Last week Amit Yoran, the 3rd United States Homeland Security Cybersecurity Czar in 3 years, resigned abruptly after one year on the job. I posted three more updated lists of Top Picks for book reviews, an article about legislation being worked on behind closed doors on Capitol Hill that affects computer and network security (among other things) and an article on how to use peer-to-peer (P2P) networking securely.
 
 In the Spotlight
Peer--to-Peer (P2P) Network Security
While Senator Hatch and the RIAA would have you believe that P2P networking is nothing but a cesspool of pedophiles and song-swapping criminals, the federal courts seem to feel otherwise. There are legal and legitimate uses for file sharing networks, however extreme caution...read more

 
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More Updated Top Picks
I have updated a couple more Top Picks lists for information security books. If you are looking for something for yourself or shopping for someone for a birthday, holiday or other special occasion and you think that a good book about computer security is the way to go you should check out...read more

 
Beware What Goes On Behind Closed Doors
Democracy is made stronger by open and honest debate about issues. Some elected officials seem to feel that they know what is best for this country without allowing for a debate or opposing points of view. Case in point- Senator Hatch has excluded major industry groups that oppose his INDUCE (or IICA) Act...read more

 
 
 Top Picks - Linux & Unix Security Books  from your  Guide
Often *Nix (Linux or Unix) fans will hype the security of *Nix systems compared with Microsoft operating systems. However, Unix and Linux have their fair share of vulnerabilities and what really makes a secure system is an informed administrator. These books will help you discover where you're vulnerable and keep your *Nix system secure.

1) Linux Security Cookbook
This book is an excellent resource for users and administrators of Linux to help secure and monitor their systems. The Linux Security Cookbook provides a number of "recipes" you can follow to get the desired end result- a more secure system. It includes coverage of firewalls, permissions and authorization controls, intrusion detection and more. Linux users should read this book.

2) Practical Unix & Internet Security - 3rd Edition
Practical Unix & Internet Security is one of the few "must-read" books that every Security Administrator should read. The 3rd Edition is updated to include newer technologies like LDAP, Samba and wireless technology. The book discusses aspects of good physical security as well as some of the legal issues and implications of a hacked system. The scripts and checklists are great tools.

3) Hacking Linux Exposed - 2nd Edition
The Hacking Exposed books have set the bar for this genre of security book. For those who administer Linux boxes this book provides an in-depth look at specific hacks and vulnerabilities unique to the Linux operating system and the accompanying fixes and workarounds to protect yourself. Hacking Exposed is a must-read for security- this book is a must-read for Linux security.

 
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