Books on Information Security

A Listmania! list by H. H. Li "iuhh" (London, UK)
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Stealing the Network: How to Own a Continent (Cyber-Fiction)
1.  Stealing the Network: How to Own a Continent (Cyber-Fiction) by Ryan Russell
The list author says:
  "Highly readable real world scenarios of advanced hacking (real hacking, not fake holliwood type).  Chilling indeed."
£24.31   Used & New from: £6.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box (Cyber-Fiction)
2.  Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box (Cyber-Fiction) by Ryan Russell
The list author says:
  "Very applicable advanced techniques in both information system intrusion and defending."
£31.99   Used & New from: £3.87
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Stealing the Network: How to Own an Identity
3.  Stealing the Network: How to Own an Identity by Ryan Russell
The list author says:
  "Third in-stallment of this cyber thriller.  The skills and techniques demonstrated in this book are highly complex yet achievable, and without imtimidating details this is a highly enjoyable read."
£19.75   Used & New from: £3.30

Network Security Assessment: Know Your Network
4.  Network Security Assessment: Know Your Network by Chris McNab
The list author says:
  "All you need for a technical reference to penetration testing a network."
Used & New from: £1.87
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems (Wiley Computer Publishing)
5.  Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems (Wiley Computer Publishing) by Ross J. Anderson
The list author says:
  "Fundamental knowledge of information system security"
Used & New from: £3.61
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code in C
6.  Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code in C by Bruce Schneier
The list author says:
  "Most detailed book on cryptography - surprisingly readable too."
£27.62   Used & New from: £8.78
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

The Shellcoder's Handbook: Discovering and Exploiting Security Holes
7.  The Shellcoder's Handbook: Discovering and Exploiting Security Holes by Jack Koziol
The list author says:
  "Highly technical and detailed, best book on the advanced topics of software exploits."
£20.79   Used & New from: £6.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

CISSP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 2nd Edition
8.  CISSP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 2nd Edition by Shon Harris
The list author says:
  "CISSP, goes without saying, is THE title of security professionals.  Very good all-rounded book.  In fact, this is the most comprehensive CISSP guide you'll find."
Used & New from: £4.03
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Linux Administration Handbook
9.  Linux Administration Handbook by Evi Nemeth
The list author says:
  "THE bible on the Linux OS.  It's the pathway to become a grand master."
£39.99   Used & New from: £0.67
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Mastering FreeBSD and OpenBSD Security
10.  Mastering FreeBSD and OpenBSD Security by Yanek Korff
The list author says:
  "BSD systems are still arguably the most secure open source system.  This book will show you how to make it even tougher.   Mandantory access control here it is."
£25.02   Used & New from: £7.77

The Tao of Network Security Monitoring: Beyond Intrusion Detection
11.  The Tao of Network Security Monitoring: Beyond Intrusion Detection by Richard Bejtlich
The list author says:
  "Good book on dealing with the aftermath of an intrusion."
£40.79   Used & New from: £28.00
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Network Security Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools
12.  Network Security Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools by Andrew Lockhart
The list author says:
  "Practical advices on configuring server and hosts."
Used & New from: £0.20
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Building Internet Firewalls
13.  Building Internet Firewalls by Elizabeth D. Zwicky
The list author says:
  "The bible of firewall, how they work and why are (or aren't) they effective security measures."
£25.02   Used & New from: £0.03
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Wireless Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools: 100 Industrial Strength Tips and Tools
14.  Wireless Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools: 100 Industrial Strength Tips and Tools by Rob Flickenger
The list author says:
  "Excellent book on wireless security."
Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Cisco Cookbook
15.  Cisco Cookbook by Kevin Dooley
The list author says:
  "Security people should know the basics of Cisco routers.  This is the best guide."
Used & New from: £5.62
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel (Addison-Wesley Software Security)
16.  Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel (Addison-Wesley Software Security) by Greg Hoglund
The list author says:
  "Rootkit, now in its 4th generation (have you been keeping scores?), had undergo many transformations.  This book would show you why - and how - rootkit is such a threat in today's world."
£28.62   Used & New from: £15.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense (Symantec Press)
17.  The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense (Symantec Press) by Peter Szor
The list author says:
  "The best book on computer viruses.  Very hardcore indeed, and assumes quite a bit of assembly, debugging and systerm kernel knowledge.  It made the subject truly an art."
£33.99   Used & New from: £12.58
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers
18.  The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers by Kevin D. Mitnick
The list author says:
  "True art of hacking indeed.  This tells you the real stories behind high profile intrusions performed by ingeneous hackers."
£17.54   Used & New from: £0.36
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
19.  The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security by Steve Wozniak
The list author says:
  "Excellent book on the weakest link of security - human element."
£6.99   Used & New from: £3.17
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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H. H. Li "iuhh" (London, UK)
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Qualifications: CISSP, MCP, CCNA, CCSA
Last updated: 21/03/2006
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