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Reference books about computer related subjects (system administration, programming).Trusted Computing Platforms: TCPA Technology in Context
Authors: Siani Pearson, Bart Preneel, Graeme ProudlerBook description
TCPA: Building computing platforms upon a solid foundation of trust. As businesses stake their very existence on the Internet, PCs, PDAs, and other key computing platforms, the trustworthiness of these platforms has become a vital concern. In response, the Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA) has delivered a complete specification for building trusted computing platforms atop trusted hardware. In Trusted Computing Platforms, leaders of the initiative illuminate TCPA for every systems developer and decision-maker. They place TCPA in context, outlining its goals, techniques, and powerful implications for the future. * What trusted computing platforms are, how they work, and what problems they will solve * Transforming stand... Rest of this review on the detail page
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Chapter one defines four types of risks--and immediately contradicts itself with tables of other types of risks. The basic point seems to be that risks exist. Chapter two looks at the new product development process and reputation management (after all, one type of risk is bad publicity). There is a look at risk mitigation, but not risk acceptance or avoidance, a cost/benefit analysis that is not very detailed, and a contrived use of the "9/11" World Trade Center disaster (but no mention of the brokerage firm that survived) that undercuts the ultimate message about having a disaster plan. Enterprise continuity, in chapter three, has, like other chapters, good ideas mixed in with a random collection of topics from business continuity pl... Rest of this review on the detail page
(Review by Rob Slade)
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Hacker's Delight
Author: Henry S. Warren Jr.Book description
Veteran programmer Hank Warren shares the tricks he has collected from his considerable experience in the worlds of application and system programming. For anyone who wants to create efficient code. Self-directed study.
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Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) covers the most popular VPN technologies available for the Linux platform. In the early chapters the theory behind VPNs is discussed, including needs and uses. Common network and host configurations are also covered. Subsequent chapters drill down into the implementation and configuration of specific software packages. Specific, detailed instructions are included as well as troubleshooting information. This book will be an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to implement a Linux-based VPN. This book will meet the needs of anyone, from the Linux user to the experienced administrator to the security professional.
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* Includes quick assessment tests at the beginning of each chapter as well as a prep test at the end. * Presents the material in a down-to-earth, jargon-free style for real studying and understanding. * Provides hundreds of randomly generated test questions on the enclosed CD-ROM. * Offers timed and untimed versions of the practice tests on the CD-ROM.
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