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Intrusion detection is not for the faint at heart. But, if you are a network administrator chances are you're under increasing pressure to ensure that mission-critical systems are safe--in fact impenetrable--from malicious code, buffer overflows, stealth port scans, SMB probes, OS fingerprinting attempts, CGI attacks, and other network intruders. Designing a reliable way to detect intruders before they get in is a vital but daunting challenge. Because of this, a plethora of complex, sophisticated, and pricy software solutions are now available. In terms of raw power and features, SNORT, the most commonly used Open Source Intrusion Detection System, (IDS) has begun to eclipse many expensive proprietary IDSes. In terms of documentation or eas... Rest of this review on the detail page
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In the preface, the authors don't promise to teach the reader anything about computer or digital forensics. Rather, they are reporting on ten years' worth of experience in looking into attacked machines. Given the authors' background, this is engrossing. But turning it into useful guidance might be left as an exercise for the reader. This is not a tutorial work for the novice, but a challenge to the experienced professional. Part one outlines the basic concepts of forensics in digital systems. Chapter one presents the "spirit of forensic discovery": look anywhere, for anything, and be prepared when you find it. (This is a tall order, particularly the "being prepared" part, but it basically corresponds to my experience.) Time inform... Rest of this review on the detail page
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Chapter one suggests that disaster recovery plans are important, and outlines a minimal structure, supported by some trivial illustrations. The list of personnel and roles for disaster planning is expanded in chapter two. Random ideas on risk assessment, as well as twenty-five pages of forms, are listed in chapter three. Chapter four raises various concerns to be addressed in priorizing recovery--and reproduces a number of additional forms. There are a number of points, in chapter five, that would be worth considering when preparing a disaster plan, but not all are essential, and there is not a clear plan to follow in order to avoid leaving gaps in your procedures. Communications with outside entities, primarily suppliers, is discusse... Rest of this review on the detail page
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PROTECT YOUR NETWORK FROM HACKERS! Linux networks are becoming more and more common, but security is often an overlooked issue. Unfortunately, in today’s environment all networks are potential hacker targets, from top-secret military research networks to small home LANs. Linux Network Security focuses on securing Linux in a networked environment, where the security of the entire network needs to be considered rather than just isolated machines. It uses a mix of theory and practical techniques to teach administrators how to install and use security applications, as well as how the applications work and why they are necessary. Starting with the need for security and understanding the problem, the book teaches administrators about packet ... Rest of this review on the detail page
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