• Book Reviews

    I have always wanted to read faster. I have so many books and so little time. When you want to learn about computer and network security, you want to make sure you choose books that will provide you with the information you need in a format you can comprehend. You don’t have extra time to waste reading books that don’t provide value. In this section, I provide my opinion and assessment of computer and Internet security books to help you find the resources that will teach you what you want to know. The most recent reviews top the list, followed by the remainder of the book reviews organized alphabetically by title.

    The Soft Cage

    by  • August 20, 2009 • S-Z

    The Soft Cage by Christian Parenti provides a detailed and compelling look at surveillance over the past 100 years or so. It will make you think about how some of the modern "conveniences" can also be used to track and monitor your actions.

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    TICSA Training Guide

    by  • August 20, 2009 • S-Z

    One of the best exam prep books in print. A must buy for anyone cramming for the TICSA exam and an excellent resource for any information security professional.

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    White-Hat Security Arsenal

    by  • August 20, 2009 • S-Z

    White-Hat Security Arsenal by Aviel Rubin provides a good understanding of the potential threats to your network security and solid advice for how to implement security technology to defend yourself.

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    Windows Server Hacks

    by  • August 20, 2009 • S-Z

    Mitch Tulloch has compiled another excellent addition to the O'Reilly 'Hacks' series of books. Anyone charged with administering Windows servers should have this book sitting nearby as a reference.

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    Windows XP Hacks

    by  • August 20, 2009 • S-Z

    Windows XP Hacks by Preston Gralla will help you tweak, modify and customize Windows XP to look and act the way you want it to. To wring out every ounce of speed and performance available in Windows XP use the hacks in this book.

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    Windows XP Professional Security

    by  • August 20, 2009 • S-Z

    Chris Weber and Gary Bahadur have created a must-read book for anyone who uses or administers a Windows XP Professional machine. To learn everything you need to know about Windows XP security read this book.

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