Maximum Security: A Hackers' Guide

ISBN:1575212684
Pages:885
Date:1997-06
Publisher:Sams
Rating:4.0

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Written by an anonymous hacker, Maximum Security details hundreds of ways in which invaders may be able to penetrate your system and the steps that you can take to stop them. Before he was arrested, the author used his considerable talents to crack ATMs. Drawing on his vast experience, the author takes you on a journey of the tools that crackers have at their disposal, the ways in which they exploit holes in popular operating systems, and what protective measures are available for each. At nearly 900 pages, this volume is not only an excellent reference source, but also a testimony to the sheer volume of techniques available to those who wish to illicitly gain access to systems. If you're a system administrator, this book will, quite simply, scare you silly--and it should. It will also help you take preventative steps that will ultimately allow you a well-deserved peace of mind. An included CD-ROM contains a selection of security utilities, such as SAFEsuite, a demo of PORTUS Secure Firewall, and the famous SATAN (Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks), which are all discussed within the book./p>
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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. This book is an overview of the primary aspects of computer security. Split up into the six broad categories: security concepts, hacking 101, a defender's toolkit, weapons of mass destruction, architecture, platforms and security; and security and integrated services, there is also an extensive bibliography of websites, books and software. If you are interested in an overview of computer security, then this book will provide it. However, the main value that I get from the book is from the links to more detailed information. I recently taught a special topics course in computer security and I found it invaluable in tracking down detailed information concerning topics such as specific types of distributed denial of service attacks, steganography, password cracking dictionaries and communication protocols. The encyclopedia form of the book makes it very valuable as a primary initial reference. Useful as an overview for people seeking their first knowledge of computer security, this book will also have value for the IT worker who needs pointers to specific information regarding computer security.
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.Not only does the book give you a good feel about where to find the tools of the trade it also gives you insight into their usage.I regularly investigate computer-based instrusions and find that many of the concepts included in these chapters are enclosed.I cut my teeth on this series of books a few years ago and continue to keep my skills fresh with them today.I belieive in this book. I think any serious practitioner should at least browse it to see what he or she is missing. Loved it - Keep them coming.I'm looking forward to seeing if this edition has anything on the latest exploits concerning the use of Nimda/Code Red/Unicode invasions that I am seeing in conjunction with Scanner Tools and remote control utilities is discussed or not... IRC-Scripters...Anyone have info contact me ...Thanks...